Prepare against Anton Karpenko
FM · FIDE · World #3,831 classical · FIDE ID 34374353
Our database contains 603 games by Anton Karpenko, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Karpenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Karpenko 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 | 2,308 | 2,308 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,304 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,321 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 603 | 272 | 81 | 250 | 45.1% |
| As White | 302 | 137 | 46 | 119 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 301 | 135 | 35 | 131 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Karpenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Karpenko's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 241 | 79.8% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 59 | 19.5% | 60.2% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues d4 (48.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 99.4% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Anton Karpenko's chess games
All 603 games by Anton Karpenko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 272 wins, 81 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/3/16 | 44.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 14/3/15 | 43.8% |
| E00 | Catalan | 27 | 7/13/7 | 25.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 7/1/17 | 28.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 15/1/6 | 68.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/8/22 | 31.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 20/4/18 | 47.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 35 | 21/0/14 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 14/2/14 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | Titled Tuesday | B67 |
| Jun 2025 | Yifan Hou | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jun 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| May 2026 | Kourkoulos Arditis,Stamatis | 2,570 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A45 |
| May 2025 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,548 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 466 | 244.5 | 2,280 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,975 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Wch U12 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,959 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,236 |
| RUDAR 40 IM B | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Karpenko's chess games?
603 games by Anton Karpenko, from Aug 2018 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 Anton Karpenko has played.
What does Anton Karpenko play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Anton Karpenko opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Karpenko answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anton Karpenko play as White?
As White, Anton Karpenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 25.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Karpenko play as Black?
As Black, Anton Karpenko most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (35 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Anton Karpenko's FIDE rating?
Anton Karpenko is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Anton Karpenko played?
Our database contains 603 games by Anton Karpenko, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 81 draws, 250 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Karpenko?
603 games by Anton Karpenko 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.