Prepare against Zakhar Karpinets
Ukraine · World #73,469 classical · FIDE ID 34136240
When preparing against Zakhar Karpinets, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Zakhar Karpinets, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zakhar Karpinets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zakhar Karpinets 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 | 1,810 | 1,815 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,015 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 23.7% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zakhar Karpinets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zakhar Karpinets's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Karpinets usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Karpinets usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Karpinets usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Karpinets usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Karpinets usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Karpinets usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Zakhar Karpinets's chess games
All 38 games by Zakhar Karpinets in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Aug 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, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ivan Tokarev | 2,181 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Women | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Danylo Nerubatskyi | 2,030 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Wolak | 1,998 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | E76 |
| Jul 2026 | Alberto Tatulli Uva | 1,995 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | B20 |
| Mar 2023 | Lesia Kruchak | 1,780 | Kiev Spring Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,205 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,718 |
| Lysenko Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,802 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Championship UKR U20 2026 - Rapid | Boys | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,016 |
| Lviv Rapid Championship | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,864 |
| Lvov Christmas Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 928 |
| ch-EU U12 rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,776 |
Interactive opening tree from all 38 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zakhar Karpinets's chess games?
38 games by Zakhar Karpinets, from Oct 2019 to Aug 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 Zakhar Karpinets has played.
What does Zakhar Karpinets play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zakhar Karpinets opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zakhar Karpinets answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Zakhar Karpinets play as White?
As White, Zakhar Karpinets's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zakhar Karpinets play as Black?
As Black, Zakhar Karpinets most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zakhar Karpinets's FIDE rating?
Zakhar Karpinets is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (May 2026).
How many games has Zakhar Karpinets played?
Our database contains 38 games by Zakhar Karpinets, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zakhar Karpinets?
38 games by Zakhar Karpinets 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.