Prepare against Pascal Karsay
FM · DEU · World #2,121 classical · FIDE ID 12953474
Our database contains 423 games by Pascal Karsay, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Karsay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Karsay 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 | 2,376 | 2,420 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,270 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,400 | 2,400 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 186 | 102 | 135 | 44.0% |
| As White | 211 | 104 | 47 | 60 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 212 | 82 | 55 | 75 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Karsay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Karsay's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 89 | 42.2% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 74 | 35.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 38 | 18.0% | 73.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Karsay usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Karsay usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Karsay usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Karsay usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Karsay usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Karsay usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 63.1% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 32 | 31.1% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Pascal Karsay's chess games
All 423 games by Pascal Karsay in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 186 wins, 102 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 34 | 15/8/11 | 44.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,676 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B15 |
| Aug 2021 | Peter Michalik | 2,594 | BL2-Sued 1920 | A17 |
| Apr 2022 | Jiri Stocek | 2,555 | 22nd ch-EU | E32 |
| Jul 2021 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,514 | 14th Paleochora Open | A13 |
| Jul 2021 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,485 | 14th Paleochora Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 28 | 11 | 2,264 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2019 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,232 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,365 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,291 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,611 |
| 32nd Krakow Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Karsay's chess games?
423 games by Pascal Karsay, from Aug 2012 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 Pascal Karsay has played.
What does Pascal Karsay play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Pascal Karsay opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Karsay answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pascal Karsay play as White?
As White, Pascal Karsay's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Karsay play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Karsay most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Pascal Karsay's FIDE rating?
Pascal Karsay is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,400 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pascal Karsay played?
Our database contains 423 games by Pascal Karsay, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 102 draws, 135 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Karsay?
423 games by Pascal Karsay 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.