Prepare against Sam Karle
DEU · World #8,063 classical · FIDE ID 16290089
When preparing against Sam Karle, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sam Karle, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sam Karle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sam Karle 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 | 2,204 | 2,204 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,208 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sam Karle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sam Karle's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karle usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Karle usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Karle usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karle usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Sam Karle's chess games
All 33 games by Sam Karle in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Frank Baur | 2,052 | 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | D24 |
| May 2024 | Simon Windmueller | 2,041 | ch-GER U16 | B10 |
| May 2024 | Fabian Mader | 1,983 | ch-GER U16 | B33 |
| May 2020 | Magnus Ermitsch | 1,819 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | B48 |
| May 2020 | Konstantin Schaefer | 1,768 | ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,673 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 36th Staufer Open 2025 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,203 |
| 17th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| 33rd Staufer Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sam Karle's chess games?
33 games by Sam Karle, from Aug 2019 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 Sam Karle has played.
What does Sam Karle play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Sam Karle opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sam Karle answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Sam Karle play as White?
As White, Sam Karle's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sam Karle play as Black?
As Black, Sam Karle most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sam Karle's FIDE rating?
Sam Karle is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sam Karle played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sam Karle, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sam Karle?
33 games by Sam Karle 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.