Prepare against Karolina Turkova
WCM · Czechia · World #45,592 classical · FIDE ID 14916932
When preparing against Karolina Turkova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 406 games by Karolina Turkova, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karolina Turkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karolina Turkova before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,911 | 2,059 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,067 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,968 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 143 | 116 | 147 | 35.2% |
| As White | 207 | 80 | 55 | 72 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 199 | 63 | 61 | 75 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karolina Turkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karolina Turkova's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 98.1% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Turkova usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Turkova usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Turkova usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Turkova usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Turkova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Turkova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 84.9% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 14.3% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 88.7% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Karolina Turkova's chess games
All 406 games by Karolina Turkova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 143 wins, 116 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 28 | 6/14/8 | 21.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Rout Padmini | 2,331 | 32nd Wch U20 Girls | B92 |
| May 2022 | Kristyna Petrova | 2,264 | ch-CZE Rapid w | B85 |
| Jul 2012 | Vladimir Kalisky | 2,249 | ch-SVK Open A | C65 |
| Jul 2013 | Martin Zvarik | 2,235 | ch-SVK Open | C75 |
| Jun 2019 | Yuriy Kuzmin | 2,219 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE/SVK w | 2018 | 42 | 21.5 | 1,907 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2012 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,824 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2012 | 17 | 9 | 1,976 |
| ch-SVK U20 Girls | 2014 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-SVK U12 Girls | 2006 | 14 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-SVK U18 Girls | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 1,941 |
| ch-SVK U14 Girls | 2007 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,511 |
| 32nd Wch U20 Girls | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karolina Turkova's chess games?
406 games by Karolina Turkova, from Jul 2007 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Karolina Turkova has played.
What does Karolina Turkova play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Karolina Turkova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karolina Turkova answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Karolina Turkova play as White?
As White, Karolina Turkova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karolina Turkova play as Black?
As Black, Karolina Turkova most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Karolina Turkova's FIDE rating?
Karolina Turkova is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Karolina Turkova played?
Our database contains 406 games by Karolina Turkova, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 116 draws, 147 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karolina Turkova?
406 games by Karolina Turkova reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.