Prepare against Marina Karpova
Russia · World #143,921 classical · FIDE ID 24185035
When preparing against Marina Karpova, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Marina Karpova, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marina Karpova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marina Karpova 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 | 1,610 | 1,834 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,472 | 1,810 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,810 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 30.2% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marina Karpova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marina Karpova's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Karpova usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Karpova usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Karpova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Marina Karpova's chess games
All 43 games by Marina Karpova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Ekaterina Shchukina | 1,522 | ch-RUS IPCA | E94 |
| May 2017 | Anton Bazylev | 1,469 | ch-RUS IPCA | A85 |
| May 2017 | Sergej Kruk | 1,463 | ch-RUS IPCA | B18 |
| May 2016 | Anna Sergeeva | 1,350 | ch-RUS IPCA | B13 |
| May 2016 | Nataliya Monastyrenko | 1,318 | ch-RUS IPCA | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 36 | 16.5 | 1,791 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marina Karpova's chess games?
43 games by Marina Karpova, from Nov 2011 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 Marina Karpova has played.
What does Marina Karpova play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marina Karpova opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marina Karpova answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Marina Karpova play as White?
As White, Marina Karpova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marina Karpova play as Black?
As Black, Marina Karpova most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marina Karpova's FIDE rating?
Marina Karpova is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess, 1,472 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Marina Karpova played?
Our database contains 43 games by Marina Karpova, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marina Karpova?
43 games by Marina Karpova 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.