Prepare against Damian Lada
Poland · World #107,799 classical · FIDE ID 1179136
When preparing against Damian Lada, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 70 games by Damian Lada, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Lada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Lada 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 | 1,707 | 1,709 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,724 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 28.6% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Lada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Lada's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 58.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lada usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Lada usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lada usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lada usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lada usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lada usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 57.7% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Damian Lada's chess games
All 70 games by Damian Lada in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Katarzyna Bukowska | 2,005 | 12th Kolobrzeg Open | B08 |
| Jan 2010 | Krzysztof Jewulski | 2,002 | Kolobrzeg Open 11th | C42 |
| Aug 2013 | Jerzy Krupa | 1,844 | 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | A38 |
| Jul 2013 | Aleksandra Dadello | 1,843 | 8th Wroclaw Open A | B09 |
| Aug 2011 | Daniel Kolinski | 1,770 | 12th Kolobrzeg Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| Kolobrzeg Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 12th Kolobrzeg Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| 10th Kolobrzeg Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,592 |
| 8th Wroclaw Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| Kolobrzeg Open 11th | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,768 |
| 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Lada's chess games?
70 games by Damian Lada, from Oct 2008 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 Lada has played.
What does Damian Lada play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Damian Lada opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Lada answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Damian Lada play as White?
As White, Damian Lada's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Lada play as Black?
As Black, Damian Lada most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Damian Lada's FIDE rating?
Damian Lada is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Damian Lada played?
Our database contains 70 games by Damian Lada, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Lada?
70 games by Damian Lada 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.