Prepare against Daniel Kunovsky
Slovakia · World #34,035 classical · FIDE ID 14910128
When preparing against Daniel Kunovsky, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Daniel Kunovsky, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kunovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kunovsky 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 | 1,964 | 2,071 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 61 | 67 | 43 | 35.7% |
| As White | 90 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kunovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kunovsky's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kunovsky usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kunovsky usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kunovsky usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Daniel Kunovsky's chess games
All 171 games by Daniel Kunovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 61 wins, 67 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Pavol Huliak | 2,116 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | B50 |
| Jan 2003 | Dusan Orgon | 2,111 | chT3B-SVK 0203 | D00 |
| Dec 2006 | Stefan Svonavec | 2,100 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | B85 |
| Nov 2006 | Istvan Gyopos | 2,075 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | C41 |
| Jan 2009 | Dominik Beres | 2,062 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 1,947 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,130 |
| chT2B-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,018 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,147 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,175 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 1,995 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kunovsky's chess games?
171 games by Daniel Kunovsky, from Jul 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 Daniel Kunovsky has played.
What does Daniel Kunovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Daniel Kunovsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kunovsky answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kunovsky play as White?
As White, Daniel Kunovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kunovsky play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kunovsky most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Daniel Kunovsky's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kunovsky is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Daniel Kunovsky played?
Our database contains 171 games by Daniel Kunovsky, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 67 draws, 43 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kunovsky?
171 games by Daniel Kunovsky 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.