Prepare against Saiya Karamali
United States · World #100,117 classical · FIDE ID 39908550
When preparing against Saiya Karamali, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Saiya Karamali, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Saiya Karamali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saiya Karamali 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 | 1,730 | 1,738 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,677 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 44.1% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saiya Karamali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saiya Karamali's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 77.8% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Karamali usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Karamali usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Karamali usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Karamali usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Karamali usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Karamali usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Saiya Karamali's chess games
All 34 games by Saiya Karamali in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% | |
| King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Brian Lee | 2,030 | 2026 Washington State Championship | Invitational | — |
| Mar 2026 | Mbale Jill | 1,979 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | D00 |
| Feb 2026 | Sangeeta Dhingra | 1,948 | 2026 Washington State Championship | Invitational | — |
| Oct 2025 | Emel Bayrambeyli | 1,918 | 2025 Washington Womens Championship & Washington Challengers Cup | Polgar Championship | — |
| Feb 2026 | Vijay Nallappa | 1,863 | 2026 Washington State Championship | Invitational | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
| Queens' American Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,714 |
| 2026 Washington State Championship | Invitational | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 2026 Western States Regional Chess Championship for Girls & Women | Megan Lee Championship | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,599 |
| 2025 Washington Womens Championship & Washington Challengers Cup | Polgar Championship | 2025 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,376 |
| 122nd US Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saiya Karamali's chess games?
34 games by Saiya Karamali, from Jul 2023 to Oct 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 Saiya Karamali has played.
What does Saiya Karamali play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Saiya Karamali opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saiya Karamali answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Saiya Karamali play as White?
As White, Saiya Karamali's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saiya Karamali play as Black?
As Black, Saiya Karamali most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Saiya Karamali's FIDE rating?
Saiya Karamali is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Saiya Karamali played?
Our database contains 34 games by Saiya Karamali, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saiya Karamali?
34 games by Saiya Karamali 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.