Prepare against Konstantin Karanda
Ukraine · World #11,957 classical · FIDE ID 14110830
Our database contains 69 games by Konstantin Karanda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Karanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Karanda 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 | 2,142 | 2,197 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,118 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,146 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 10 | 34 | 36.2% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 90.6% | 51.7% |
| b4 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Karanda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Karanda usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Karanda usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Karanda usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Karanda usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| a6 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Konstantin Karanda's chess games
All 69 games by Konstantin Karanda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Nikolai Papenin | 2,415 | 3rd Kiev Independence Cup A | D94 |
| Jan 2001 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,412 | ch-UKR sf Open | B24 |
| Jan 2003 | Mikhail Simantsev | 2,402 | Kharkov Caissa Open | A71 |
| Aug 2003 | Vladimir Tchoubar | 2,373 | 3rd Kiev Independence Cup A | A85 |
| Jan 2000 | Oleg Budnikov | 2,363 | Kharkov Caissa Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 27 | 12 | 2,267 |
| 1st Kiev Independence Cup | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 3rd Kiev Independence Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| 4th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,098 |
| ch-UKR sf Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,317 |
| 5th Voronezh Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Karanda's chess games?
69 games by Konstantin Karanda, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Konstantin Karanda has played.
What does Konstantin Karanda play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Konstantin Karanda opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Karanda answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...a6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...b5 (8% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Karanda play as White?
As White, Konstantin Karanda's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Karanda play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Karanda most often plays: St. George Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Konstantin Karanda's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Karanda is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Konstantin Karanda played?
Our database contains 69 games by Konstantin Karanda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Karanda?
69 games by Konstantin Karanda 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.