Prepare against Sylvia Karner
Austria · World #62,788 classical · FIDE ID 1652265
When preparing against Sylvia Karner, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 123 games by Sylvia Karner, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvia Karner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvia Karner 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 | 1,846 | 1,852 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 35 | 21 | 67 | 28.5% |
| As White | 61 | 21 | 10 | 30 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 14 | 11 | 37 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvia Karner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvia Karner's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 52.5% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 28 | 45.9% | 23.2% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 57.8% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Karner usually continues Nf3 (85.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Karner usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Karner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 23.2% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Karner usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Karner usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Karner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 76.3% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Sylvia Karner's chess games
All 123 games by Sylvia Karner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Margot Landl | 1,950 | ch-AUT w | A80 |
| Oct 2020 | Rasim Hasovic | 1,843 | chT-AUT 2021 | E55 |
| Apr 2017 | Julia Bernhard | 1,808 | chT-AUT w 1617 | C54 |
| Apr 2020 | Guenther Dorner | 1,787 | ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | A08 |
| May 2020 | Qingxia Chen | 1,776 | AUT-ch Vor1 Internet w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 Girls | 1998 | 14 | 7 | 1,492 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,468 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 9 | 2 | – |
| AUT-ch Vor1 Internet w | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,370 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 1996 | 8 | 2 | – |
| ch-AUT w | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,831 |
| ch-AUT U10 Girls | 1994 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvia Karner's chess games?
123 games by Sylvia Karner, from Sep 2016 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 Sylvia Karner has played.
What does Sylvia Karner play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Sylvia Karner opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvia Karner answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sylvia Karner play as White?
As White, Sylvia Karner's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvia Karner play as Black?
As Black, Sylvia Karner most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Sylvia Karner's FIDE rating?
Sylvia Karner is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Sylvia Karner played?
Our database contains 123 games by Sylvia Karner, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 67 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvia Karner?
123 games by Sylvia Karner 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.