Prepare against Damian Kudas
Poland · World #15,298 classical · FIDE ID 1137069
Our database contains 102 games by Damian Kudas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Kudas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Kudas 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 | 2,102 | 2,142 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,120 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,096 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 32 | 39 | 31 | 31.4% |
| As White | 58 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Kudas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Kudas's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 89.7% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kudas usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kudas usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kudas usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kudas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kudas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Damian Kudas's chess games
All 102 games by Damian Kudas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 39 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Wlodzimierz Schmidt | 2,305 | POL-chT 1st League | D97 |
| Sep 2016 | Adam Kujawski | 2,296 | POL-chT 2nd League | A70 |
| Sep 2014 | Marcin Chalupnik | 2,215 | POL-chT 2nd League | B57 |
| Sep 2015 | Krzysztof Gmaj | 2,183 | POL-chT 1st League | B53 |
| Jul 2008 | Borys Tofil | 2,171 | Zlota Wieze 50 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 41 | 17.5 | 2,085 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Zlota Wieze 50 | 2008 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,168 |
| 23rd Kochan Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| 23rd Krakow Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| Krakow Open D | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| Dobczyce Dominik Memorial 25th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Kudas's chess games?
102 games by Damian Kudas, from Oct 2005 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 Damian Kudas has played.
What does Damian Kudas play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Damian Kudas opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Kudas answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Damian Kudas play as White?
As White, Damian Kudas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Kudas play as Black?
As Black, Damian Kudas most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Damian Kudas's FIDE rating?
Damian Kudas is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Damian Kudas played?
Our database contains 102 games by Damian Kudas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 39 draws, 31 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Kudas?
102 games by Damian Kudas 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.