Prepare against David Kluska
Slovakia · World #126,370 classical · FIDE ID 14966883
When preparing against David Kluska, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 100 games by David Kluska, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Kluska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kluska 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 | 1,656 | 1,686 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,677 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 32 | 16 | 52 | 32.0% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 7 | 24 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kluska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kluska's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 88.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kluska usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kluska usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kluska usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kluska usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kluska usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kluska usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 69.7% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
David Kluska's chess games
All 100 games by David Kluska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Marek Foldesi | 1,513 | ch-SVK U2300 | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Tomas Livnansky | 1,409 | ch-SVK U10 | D04 |
| Apr 2023 | Tomas Muller | 1,317 | ch-SVK U10 | C45 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Broz | 1,262 | ch-EU Union U10 | C58 |
| Apr 2021 | Monika Koscelnikova | 1,206 | 1st SVK League Cup | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U08 | 2021 | 26 | 10.5 | 985 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2021 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,063 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2023 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,165 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,256 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,372 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,331 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,545 |
| 1st SVK League Cup | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kluska's chess games?
100 games by David Kluska, from Oct 2022 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 Kluska has played.
What does David Kluska play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, David Kluska opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kluska answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Kluska play as White?
As White, David Kluska's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kluska play as Black?
As Black, David Kluska most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David Kluska's FIDE rating?
David Kluska is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,686 (Apr 2026).
How many games has David Kluska played?
Our database contains 100 games by David Kluska, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 52 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kluska?
100 games by David Kluska 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.