Prepare against Natalia Kareva
WIM · Russia · World #17,515 classical · FIDE ID 24143219
Our database contains 363 games by Natalia Kareva, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Kareva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia Kareva 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 | 2,080 | 2,207 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,110 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,089 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 107 | 85 | 171 | 29.5% |
| As White | 180 | 60 | 42 | 78 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 47 | 43 | 93 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Kareva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Kareva's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 82 | 45.6% | 42.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kareva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kareva usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kareva usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kareva usually continues Bg5 (33.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kareva usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kareva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 49.5% | 39.8% |
| c6 | 35 | 35.4% | 38.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 10.1% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 41.9% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 25.8% | 21.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 22.6% | 53.6% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Natalia Kareva's chess games
All 363 games by Natalia Kareva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 107 wins, 85 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,520 | Anapa | C02 |
| Jul 2011 | Alexander Potapov | 2,418 | 22nd Pardubice Czech Open | D93 |
| Dec 2010 | Alexsey Peskov | 2,375 | ch-Voronezh Region | D49 |
| Sep 2011 | Mikhail Kostromin | 2,363 | Anapa | B51 |
| Jan 2017 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,325 | 16th Prague Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2011 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,146 |
| Anapa | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Voronezh Region w | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,843 |
| Voronezh Interma Cup | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,988 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup w | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,017 |
| ch-Voronezh Region Juniors | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Voronezh City w | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 42nd Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Kareva's chess games?
363 games by Natalia Kareva, from Apr 2007 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 Natalia Kareva has played.
What does Natalia Kareva play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Natalia Kareva opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Kareva answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Natalia Kareva play as White?
As White, Natalia Kareva's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Kareva play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Kareva most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Natalia Kareva's FIDE rating?
Natalia Kareva is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Natalia Kareva played?
Our database contains 363 games by Natalia Kareva, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 85 draws, 171 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Kareva?
363 games by Natalia Kareva 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.