Prepare against Ivan Kamensek
SVN · World #83,388 classical · FIDE ID 14605961
When preparing against Ivan Kamensek, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 121 games by Ivan Kamensek, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Kamensek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Kamensek 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 | 1,779 | 1,797 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,741 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,797 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 35 | 31 | 55 | 28.9% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 18 | 15 | 30 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Kamensek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Kamensek's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kamensek usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kamensek usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kamensek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 84.6% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Ivan Kamensek's chess games
All 121 games by Ivan Kamensek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 35 wins, 31 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Cem Pekun | 2,164 | ch-EU Seniors 09th | B45 |
| Jul 2007 | Rudi Regancin | 2,033 | ch-SLO qual | A52 |
| Jul 2014 | Nino Cmor | 1,965 | ch-SLO Open | E91 |
| Jul 2006 | Ivan Mlacnik | 1,933 | 16th chT-SLO | D09 |
| Jul 2014 | Lara Janzelj | 1,912 | ch-SLO Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Autumn Open | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 1,796 |
| 2nd Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-EU Seniors 09th | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| 1st Ljubljana Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,696 |
| Ljubljana Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-SLO Open | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| 16th chT-SLO | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Kamensek's chess games?
121 games by Ivan Kamensek, from Oct 2007 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 Ivan Kamensek has played.
What does Ivan Kamensek play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Ivan Kamensek opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Kamensek answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Kamensek play as White?
As White, Ivan Kamensek's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Kamensek play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Kamensek most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ivan Kamensek's FIDE rating?
Ivan Kamensek is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Ivan Kamensek played?
Our database contains 121 games by Ivan Kamensek, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 31 draws, 55 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Kamensek?
121 games by Ivan Kamensek 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.