Prepare against Vadim Karpov
IM · Russia · World #4,687 classical · FIDE ID 4155025
Our database contains 291 games by Vadim Karpov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Karpov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Karpov 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 | 2,282 | 2,411 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,412 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,492 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 95 | 94 | 102 | 32.6% |
| As White | 154 | 59 | 41 | 54 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 137 | 36 | 53 | 48 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Karpov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Karpov's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 81 | 52.6% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 34 | 22.1% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 20.8% | 45.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.5% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Karpov usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Karpov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Karpov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karpov usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Karpov usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Karpov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 49.2% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 19.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.2% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 58.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.5% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Vadim Karpov's chess games
All 291 games by Vadim Karpov 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: 95 wins, 94 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Stelios Halkias | 2,563 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Dec 2021 | Evgeny Postny | 2,557 | Titled Tue | D11 |
| Jun 2012 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,521 | Moscow Victory Day | A46 |
| Apr 2020 | Ashot Parvanyan | 2,449 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Jul 2010 | David Gochelashvili | 2,443 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 80 | 38 | 2,254 |
| Dimitrovgrad Teenagers Open | 2009 | 18 | 3.5 | 1,493 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 16 | 11 | 2,366 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| 59th ch-RUS 1st League | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,335 |
| 5th Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| Novoshachtinsk Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,391 |
| Maikop Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Karpov's chess games?
291 games by Vadim Karpov, 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 Vadim Karpov has played.
What does Vadim Karpov play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Vadim Karpov opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Karpov answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vadim Karpov play as White?
As White, Vadim Karpov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Karpov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Karpov most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Vadim Karpov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Karpov is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Vadim Karpov played?
Our database contains 291 games by Vadim Karpov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 94 draws, 102 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Karpov?
291 games by Vadim Karpov 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.