Prepare against David Kamenik
Czechia · World #43,097 classical · FIDE ID 346870
Our database contains 31 games by David Kamenik, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kamenik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kamenik 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 | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,939 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 25.8% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kamenik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kamenik's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
David Kamenik's chess games
All 31 games by David Kamenik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Jan Slampa | 2,024 | Hrdonov Fontana Open | C64 |
| Nov 2022 | Milan Peknik | 1,794 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | B07 |
| Oct 2012 | Josef Starychfojtu | 1,604 | Hrdonov Fontana Open | B07 |
| Feb 2023 | Marek Vymazal | 1,597 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | C01 |
| Jan 2023 | Ahmed Zaghloul | 1,000 | chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Pardubice Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,770 |
| Hrdonov Fontana Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| World Corporate East C | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2D-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,978 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,145 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1415 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,647 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kamenik's chess games?
31 games by David Kamenik, from Sep 2011 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 David Kamenik has played.
What does David Kamenik play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, David Kamenik opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kamenik answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Kamenik play as White?
As White, David Kamenik's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kamenik play as Black?
As Black, David Kamenik most often plays: King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is David Kamenik's FIDE rating?
David Kamenik is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Kamenik played?
Our database contains 31 games by David Kamenik, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 9 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kamenik?
31 games by David Kamenik 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.