Prepare against Michal Karpus
FM · Poland · World #4,329 classical · FIDE ID 1174088
Our database contains 618 games by Michal Karpus, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Karpus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Karpus 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 | 2,293 | 2,382 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,274 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,263 | 2,263 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 262 | 158 | 198 | 42.4% |
| As White | 313 | 143 | 81 | 89 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 305 | 119 | 77 | 109 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Karpus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Karpus's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 309 | 98.7% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Karpus usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Karpus usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Karpus usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Karpus usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karpus usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Karpus usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 117 | 75.5% | 49.6% |
| e6 | 34 | 21.9% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 99.0% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Michal Karpus's chess games
All 618 games by Michal Karpus in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 262 wins, 158 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/10/15 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 14/14/12 | 35.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Ilia Smirin | 2,614 | ch-EUR qual Online | B41 |
| Dec 2021 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,599 | ch-EU Blitz | B90 |
| Dec 2020 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,568 | ch-EUR qual Online | B93 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan Vykouk | 2,553 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B23 |
| Dec 2021 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,535 | ch-EU Rapid | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 65 | 39 | 2,310 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2022 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,134 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 22 | 17 | 1,986 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,079 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2022 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Karpus's chess games?
618 games by Michal Karpus, from May 2011 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 Michal Karpus has played.
What does Michal Karpus play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Michal Karpus opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Karpus answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Michal Karpus play as White?
As White, Michal Karpus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Karpus play as Black?
As Black, Michal Karpus most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Michal Karpus's FIDE rating?
Michal Karpus is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,263 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Michal Karpus played?
Our database contains 618 games by Michal Karpus, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 158 draws, 198 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Karpus?
618 games by Michal Karpus 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.