Prepare against Serge Karp
Luxembourg · World #30,443 classical · FIDE ID 4000579
When preparing against Serge Karp, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 109 games by Serge Karp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serge Karp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Karp 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 | 1,983 | 2,115 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 2,015 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 39 | 31 | 39 | 35.8% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Karp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Karp's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 76.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 22.0% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Karp usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Karp usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Karp usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karp usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Karp usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Karp usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Serge Karp's chess games
All 109 games by Serge Karp 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: 39 wins, 31 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,510 | Eupen CERA Open | B07 |
| Mar 2000 | Marc Mertens | 2,223 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | E61 |
| Apr 1997 | Hubert Mossong | 2,195 | ch-LUX ABC | E91 |
| Jan 1993 | Marc Huberty | 2,130 | chT-Luxembourg | E61 |
| Mar 2000 | Henri Moris | 2,031 | chT-Luxembourg 9900 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 18 | 11 | 2,121 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1993 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-LUX ABC | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1982 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 03rd WchT U26 | 1981 | 9 | 3 | 2,145 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| 15th Metz Open | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Karp's chess games?
109 games by Serge Karp, 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 Serge Karp has played.
What does Serge Karp play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Serge Karp opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Karp answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Serge Karp play as White?
As White, Serge Karp's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Karp play as Black?
As Black, Serge Karp most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Serge Karp's FIDE rating?
Serge Karp is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Serge Karp played?
Our database contains 109 games by Serge Karp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 31 draws, 39 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Karp?
109 games by Serge Karp 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.