Prepare against Nikolaj Karpenko
DEU · World #46,430 classical · FIDE ID 24663182
Our database contains 30 games by Nikolaj Karpenko, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolaj Karpenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolaj Karpenko 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 | 1,908 | 1,968 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolaj Karpenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolaj Karpenko's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Karpenko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Nikolaj Karpenko's chess games
All 30 games by Nikolaj Karpenko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Martin Werner | 2,018 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | C13 |
| Jul 2014 | Roland Michalicek | 1,910 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C42 |
| Jul 2014 | Stefan Humpert | 1,746 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Carolin Kublanov | 1,670 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B06 |
| Jul 2019 | Edwin-Daniel Oezdemir | 1,665 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,746 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,592 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,997 |
| NRW Class1 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,733 |
| 9th Herne UFO Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolaj Karpenko's chess games?
30 games by Nikolaj Karpenko, from May 2015 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 Nikolaj Karpenko has played.
What does Nikolaj Karpenko play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nikolaj Karpenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolaj Karpenko answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nikolaj Karpenko play as White?
As White, Nikolaj Karpenko's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolaj Karpenko play as Black?
As Black, Nikolaj Karpenko most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Nikolaj Karpenko's FIDE rating?
Nikolaj Karpenko is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Nikolaj Karpenko played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nikolaj Karpenko, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolaj Karpenko?
30 games by Nikolaj Karpenko 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.