Prepare against Oleg Karpeshov
IM · Russia · World #10,657 classical · FIDE ID 4106814
Our database contains 449 games by Oleg Karpeshov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Karpeshov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Karpeshov 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 | 2,160 | 2,441 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,367 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,383 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 217 | 71 | 161 | 48.3% |
| As White | 225 | 120 | 34 | 71 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 224 | 97 | 37 | 90 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 65.8% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 52 | 23.1% | 71.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 10.7% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Karpeshov usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karpeshov usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Karpeshov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 71.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karpeshov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Karpeshov usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Karpeshov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 35.7% | 62.9% |
| c5 | 34 | 34.7% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 20.4% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 68.8% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 19 | 23.8% | 23.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Oleg Karpeshov's chess games
All 449 games by Oleg Karpeshov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 217 wins, 71 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 36 | 22/5/9 | 61.1% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,642 | Titled Tue | E48 |
| Jan 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,606 | Titled Tue | D46 |
| Jun 2016 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,592 | 38th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | D98 |
| Oct 2021 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Jan 1998 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,570 | RUS-Cup02 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 177 | 95.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2000 | 41 | 28 | 2,492 |
| Sterlitamak Open | 2011 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-URS sf | 1986 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
| ch-RUS | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,412 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,600 |
| RUS-Cup07 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Karpeshov's chess games?
449 games by Oleg Karpeshov, from Apr 2003 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 Oleg Karpeshov has played.
What does Oleg Karpeshov play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Oleg Karpeshov opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Karpeshov answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Oleg Karpeshov play as White?
As White, Oleg Karpeshov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Karpeshov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Karpeshov most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Oleg Karpeshov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Karpeshov is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Oleg Karpeshov played?
Our database contains 449 games by Oleg Karpeshov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 71 draws, 161 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Karpeshov?
449 games by Oleg Karpeshov 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.