Prepare against David Kolka
Iceland · World #21,746 classical · FIDE ID 2308010
When preparing against David Kolka, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 153 games by David Kolka, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Kolka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kolka 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 | 2,043 | 2,070 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,014 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,266 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 55 | 33 | 65 | 35.9% |
| As White | 78 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 15 | 35 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 1,340 rated games against 592 different opponents, across 181 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 509 | 190 | 133 | 186 | 37.3% | 1,871 | 1,838 | 14 |
| Rapid | 173 | 97 | 28 | 48 | 56.1% | 1,772 | 1,842 | 13 |
| Blitz | 640 | 366 | 60 | 214 | 57.2% | 1,955 | 2,037 | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 558 | 132 | 116 | 310 | 23.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 574 | 403 | 85 | 86 | 70.2% |
Wins over titled players: 15 vs GM · 13 vs IM · 40 vs FM · 34 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 9 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 145 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 27 | 4 | 14 | 2,005 | 2,120 |
| 2025 | 114 | 64 | 12 | 38 | 2,066 | 2,154 |
| 2024 | 140 | 87 | 20 | 33 | 2,005 | 2,157 |
| 2023 | 246 | 126 | 43 | 77 | 1,950 | 2,022 |
| 2022 | 78 | 37 | 17 | 24 | 1,878 | 1,935 |
| 2017 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 1,975 | 1,959 |
| 2016 | 186 | 100 | 27 | 59 | 1,850 | 1,914 |
| 2015 | 125 | 54 | 22 | 49 | 1,858 | 1,844 |
| 2014 | 107 | 47 | 24 | 36 | 1,753 | 1,709 |
| 2013 | 118 | 55 | 21 | 42 | 1,796 | 1,731 |
| 2012 | 66 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 1,744 | 1,680 |
| 2011 | 39 | 17 | 4 | 18 | 1,723 | 1,483 |
| 2010 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 1,669 | 1,303 |
| 2009 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 1,874 | 1,474 |
Where David Kolka has played
Iceland (167) · Czechia (7) · England (2) · Denmark (1) · Finland (1) · Greece (1) · Montenegro (1) · Norway (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kolka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kolka's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 92.2% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.2% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kolka usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kolka usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kolka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kolka usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kolka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 78.0% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
David Kolka's chess games
All 153 games by David Kolka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Oct 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: 55 wins, 33 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Svyatoslav Bazakutsa | 2,484 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Tianyi (Jack) Liu | 2,225 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | C02 |
| Dec 2024 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 2,218 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | D30 |
| Jul 2023 | Milan Borkovec | 2,156 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | C63 |
| Jan 2023 | Petur Palmi Hardarson | 2,095 | Reykjavik Skakping Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 59 | 26.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,997 |
| ch-Reykjavik | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,685 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,821 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,923 |
| chT2-ISL 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kolka's chess games?
153 games by David Kolka, from Nov 2011 to Oct 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 Kolka has played.
What does David Kolka play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, David Kolka opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kolka answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does David Kolka play as White?
As White, David Kolka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kolka play as Black?
As Black, David Kolka most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is David Kolka's FIDE rating?
David Kolka is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Nov 2025).
How many games has David Kolka played?
Our database contains 153 games by David Kolka, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 33 draws, 65 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kolka?
153 games by David Kolka 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.