Prepare against Marianna Karikas
Hungary · World #49,443 classical · FIDE ID 705390
Our database contains 174 games by Marianna Karikas, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marianna Karikas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marianna Karikas 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 | 1,895 | 1,898 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,932 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 68 | 51 | 55 | 39.1% |
| As White | 85 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marianna Karikas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marianna Karikas's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 88.2% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 10.6% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Karikas usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Karikas usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Karikas usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Karikas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Karikas usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Karikas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 46.0% | 58.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 26.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 71.0% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Marianna Karikas's chess games
All 174 games by Marianna Karikas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 68 wins, 51 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 19/14/13 | 41.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Klara Kovacs | 2,223 | ch-HUN U16 Girls | E14 |
| Aug 2008 | Laszlo Szabo | 2,200 | Debrecen Karneval Cup | D94 |
| Feb 2007 | Adam Horvath | 2,079 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B06 |
| Jul 2011 | Mate Finszter | 2,072 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 04th | B06 |
| Mar 2014 | Attila Gulyas | 2,040 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U16 Girls | 2011 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,814 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 9 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,724 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 2 | 1,653 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marianna Karikas's chess games?
174 games by Marianna Karikas, from Jul 2008 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 Marianna Karikas has played.
What does Marianna Karikas play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Marianna Karikas opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marianna Karikas answers 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marianna Karikas play as White?
As White, Marianna Karikas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marianna Karikas play as Black?
As Black, Marianna Karikas most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Marianna Karikas's FIDE rating?
Marianna Karikas is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Marianna Karikas played?
Our database contains 174 games by Marianna Karikas, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 51 draws, 55 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marianna Karikas?
174 games by Marianna Karikas 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.