Prepare against Kristjan Sarapik
Estonia · World #21,397 classical · FIDE ID 4502710
When preparing against Kristjan Sarapik, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 63 games by Kristjan Sarapik, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kristjan Sarapik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristjan Sarapik 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 | 2,046 | 2,060 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,076 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,032 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 16 | 17 | 30 | 25.4% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristjan Sarapik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristjan Sarapik's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sarapik usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sarapik usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sarapik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sarapik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sarapik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Kristjan Sarapik's chess games
All 63 games by Kristjan Sarapik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Hillar Karner | 2,273 | ch-Tallinn Final | E18 |
| Jan 2010 | Leo Teemae | 2,108 | ch-Tallinn Final | C27 |
| Jan 2008 | Nikolai Kunitson | 2,091 | chT-EST 23th | C95 |
| Jul 2001 | Sofia Kuznetsova | 2,076 | Keres Memorial Open | B89 |
| Aug 2008 | Endel Siidiratsep | 1,946 | 29th Polva Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keres Memorial Open | 2004 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| ch-EST U20 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Tallinn Final | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,051 |
| 29th Polva Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-EST 22nd | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,825 |
| ch-EU U18 17th | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 2,015 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-EST 23th | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristjan Sarapik's chess games?
63 games by Kristjan Sarapik, from Jan 2007 to Oct 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 Kristjan Sarapik has played.
What does Kristjan Sarapik play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kristjan Sarapik opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristjan Sarapik answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Kristjan Sarapik play as White?
As White, Kristjan Sarapik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristjan Sarapik play as Black?
As Black, Kristjan Sarapik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Kristjan Sarapik's FIDE rating?
Kristjan Sarapik is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Kristjan Sarapik played?
Our database contains 63 games by Kristjan Sarapik, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristjan Sarapik?
63 games by Kristjan Sarapik 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.