Prepare against David Kardoeus
DEU · World #13,860 classical · FIDE ID 12912050
Our database contains 374 games by David Kardoeus, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Kardoeus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kardoeus 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 | 2,118 | 2,229 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,074 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,173 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 149 | 86 | 139 | 39.8% |
| As White | 184 | 86 | 44 | 54 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 190 | 63 | 42 | 85 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kardoeus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kardoeus's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 78.3% | 58.0% |
| b3 | 24 | 13.0% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 7.1% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kardoeus usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kardoeus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kardoeus usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 13% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kardoeus usually continues Bb2 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kardoeus usually continues Bb2 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Kardoeus usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 51.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 22 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.3% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 83.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
David Kardoeus's chess games
All 374 games by David Kardoeus in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Aug 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: 149 wins, 86 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Jonny Hector | 2,451 | Malmo Open | B30 |
| Aug 2020 | Mark Kvetny | 2,427 | 4th Innsbruck Open | C65 |
| Jan 2020 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,422 | 32nd Staufer Open | B33 |
| Apr 2015 | Tobias Jugelt | 2,416 | ch-Bremen Open | A61 |
| Mar 2023 | Frank Kroeze | 2,388 | Oberliga Nord W 2223 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,085 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,127 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 12 | 4 | 1,955 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,172 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,199 |
| ch-GER Youth-A | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| Bremen CD Meyer Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kardoeus's chess games?
374 games by David Kardoeus, from Mar 2011 to Aug 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 Kardoeus has played.
What does David Kardoeus play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, David Kardoeus opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kardoeus answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does David Kardoeus play as White?
As White, David Kardoeus's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kardoeus play as Black?
As Black, David Kardoeus most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is David Kardoeus's FIDE rating?
David Kardoeus is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Apr 2018).
How many games has David Kardoeus played?
Our database contains 374 games by David Kardoeus, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 86 draws, 139 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kardoeus?
374 games by David Kardoeus 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.