Prepare against Joachim Kambor
CHE · World #17,806 classical · FIDE ID 1315293
When preparing against Joachim Kambor, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Joachim Kambor, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Kambor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Kambor 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 | 2,077 | 2,151 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,143 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 20.8% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Kambor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Kambor's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kambor usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kambor usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kambor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kambor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kambor usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Joachim Kambor's chess games
All 48 games by Joachim Kambor in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Martin Gruenter | 2,248 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E16 |
| Jul 2013 | Patrick Stenner | 2,226 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E91 |
| Jul 2006 | Guenter Albinus | 2,093 | Berlin Open 07 | C08 |
| Jul 2010 | Karin Chin | 2,092 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E92 |
| Jul 2011 | Werner Schirmer | 2,033 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,144 |
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,976 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| Berlin Open 07 | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,089 |
| Acqui Terme Open 3rd | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,010 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,013 |
| European Senior Team Championships 2026 | Senior 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,979 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Kambor's chess games?
48 games by Joachim Kambor, from Sep 2010 to Sep 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 Joachim Kambor has played.
What does Joachim Kambor play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joachim Kambor opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Kambor answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joachim Kambor play as White?
As White, Joachim Kambor's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Kambor play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Kambor most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Joachim Kambor's FIDE rating?
Joachim Kambor is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Joachim Kambor played?
Our database contains 48 games by Joachim Kambor, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Kambor?
48 games by Joachim Kambor 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.