Prepare against Benjamin Kardis
Slovakia · World #15,938 classical · FIDE ID 14939568
Our database contains 184 games by Benjamin Kardis, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Kardis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Kardis 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 | 2,096 | 2,096 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 62 | 67 | 55 | 33.7% |
| As White | 90 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 94 | 30 | 35 | 29 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Kardis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Kardis's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 31 | 34.4% | 62.9% |
| f4 | 11 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kardis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kardis usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kardis usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kardis usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Kardis usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kardis usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 36.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 21 | 34.4% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 16.4% | 55.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Kardis's chess games
All 184 games by Benjamin Kardis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 62 wins, 67 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Adrian Zetocha | 2,243 | chT-SVK 2122 | D01 |
| Jan 2022 | Simon Rybka | 2,219 | chT1E-SVK 2122 | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Krzysztof Szczurek | 2,147 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | E48 |
| Feb 2022 | Jan Strachan | 2,121 | chT-SVK 2122 | B15 |
| Dec 2019 | Jan Veselovsky | 2,112 | chT2D-SVK 1920 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 1,112 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,654 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 1,749 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 1,999 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,876 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 1,985 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Kardis's chess games?
184 games by Benjamin Kardis, from Apr 2014 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 Benjamin Kardis has played.
What does Benjamin Kardis play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Benjamin Kardis opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Kardis answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Kardis play as White?
As White, Benjamin Kardis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Kardis play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Kardis most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Benjamin Kardis's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Kardis is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Benjamin Kardis played?
Our database contains 184 games by Benjamin Kardis, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 67 draws, 55 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Kardis?
184 games by Benjamin Kardis 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.