Prepare against Pavel Karelov
Russia · World #30,001 classical · FIDE ID 34143871
When preparing against Pavel Karelov, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Pavel Karelov, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Karelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Karelov 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 | 1,986 | 2,050 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,175 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,244 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 8 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Karelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Karelov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Karelov usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Karelov usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Karelov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pavel Karelov's chess games
All 48 games by Pavel Karelov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Aleksandr Riabov | 2,071 | ch-Kemerovo | E08 |
| Oct 2013 | Anastasia Zotova | 1,794 | ch-Kemerovo Region | B22 |
| Oct 2013 | Stanislav Kuznecov | 1,791 | ch-Kemerovo Region | A25 |
| Apr 2014 | Dmitry Sidorov | 1,760 | ch-Kemerovo | D04 |
| Aug 2023 | Nikolay Dushin | 1,743 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| ch-Kemerovo | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Kemerovo Region | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| Novokuznetsk ch-SFO U15 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,363 |
| Kemerovo Region Cup sf | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,844 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,102 |
| 20th Moscow Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Karelov's chess games?
48 games by Pavel Karelov, from Nov 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 Pavel Karelov has played.
What does Pavel Karelov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pavel Karelov opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Karelov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Karelov play as White?
As White, Pavel Karelov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Karelov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Karelov most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Pavel Karelov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Karelov is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (May 2017).
How many games has Pavel Karelov played?
Our database contains 48 games by Pavel Karelov, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Karelov?
48 games by Pavel Karelov 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.