Prepare against David Kanovsky
IM · Czechia · World #2,106 classical · FIDE ID 316210
Our database contains 1,091 games by David Kanovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kanovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kanovsky 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 | 2,376 | 2,497 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,390 | 2,419 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,091 | 397 | 449 | 245 | 36.4% |
| As White | 558 | 220 | 234 | 104 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 533 | 177 | 215 | 141 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kanovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kanovsky's side.
First moves as White (558 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 423 | 75.8% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 62 | 11.1% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 9.1% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 1.8% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Kanovsky usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kanovsky usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kanovsky usually continues d4 (60.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kanovsky usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kanovsky usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kanovsky usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 57.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 95 | 36.5% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.2% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 139 | 76.8% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 22 | 12.2% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 10.5% | 65.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
David Kanovsky's chess games
All 1,091 games by David Kanovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 397 wins, 449 draws, 245 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 100 | 37/40/23 | 37.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 13/15/8 | 36.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 16/10/4 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 13/12/3 | 46.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 86 | 21/37/28 | 24.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 79 | 36/27/16 | 45.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 5/15/8 | 17.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 5/12/10 | 18.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,667 | chT-CZE 1415 | A46 |
| Mar 2010 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,585 | chT-SVK 0910 | A77 |
| Feb 2003 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,581 | ch-CZE | D44 |
| Feb 2009 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,571 | chT-SVK 0809 | B37 |
| Feb 2010 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,569 | chT-SVK 0910 | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2016 | 56 | 28.5 | 2,418 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2017 | 40 | 29.5 | 2,398 |
| Litomysl Open | 2006 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,290 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2008 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,352 |
| Cartak IM | 2005 | 20 | 11 | 2,328 |
| Olomouc GM B | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 2,441 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2000 | 17 | 11 | 2,221 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1998 | 17 | 10.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Bernasek (13 games) · Pavel Simacek (12 games) · Tomas Polak (11 games) · Richard Jr. Biolek (10 games) · Tomas Studnicka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kanovsky's chess games?
1,091 games by David Kanovsky, from Apr 2003 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 Kanovsky has played.
What does David Kanovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 558 games with White in our database, David Kanovsky opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kanovsky answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does David Kanovsky play as White?
As White, David Kanovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (100 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 558 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kanovsky play as Black?
As Black, David Kanovsky most often plays: Benoni Defense (86 games, 24.4% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 45.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 533 games.
What is David Kanovsky's FIDE rating?
David Kanovsky is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess and 2,390 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Jan 2011).
How many games has David Kanovsky played?
Our database contains 1,091 games by David Kanovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 397 wins, 449 draws, 245 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kanovsky?
1,091 games by David Kanovsky 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.