Prepare against Josef Kanewski
DEU · World #31,118 classical · FIDE ID 4652312
When preparing against Josef Kanewski, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Josef Kanewski, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josef Kanewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Kanewski 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 | 1,979 | 2,110 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,092 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 2,042 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 84 | 95 | 67 | 34.1% |
| As White | 118 | 48 | 39 | 31 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 36 | 56 | 36 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Kanewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Kanewski's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 97.5% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kanewski usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kanewski usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kanewski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Kanewski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kanewski usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 98.1% | 44.2% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 49 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Josef Kanewski's chess games
All 246 games by Josef Kanewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 84 wins, 95 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 61 | 22/21/18 | 36.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 3/11/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Hannes Ganaus | 2,330 | Regionalliga NO 0001 | D36 |
| Mar 2005 | Manfred Menacher | 2,285 | Regionalliga NO 0405 | A40 |
| Jan 1997 | Martin Heika | 2,240 | Regensburg Open | A04 |
| Oct 2000 | Manfred Eiber | 2,230 | Regionalliga NO 0001 | A83 |
| Oct 2005 | Jolo Trenchev | 2,230 | Landesliga Nord 0506 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2012 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-Bayern B 68th | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Regionalliga NO 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 2nd Arber Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,092 |
| ch-Bayern 92th | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| Regionalliga NO 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,134 |
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 4th Arber Open Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Kanewski's chess games?
246 games by Josef Kanewski, from Jul 2009 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 Josef Kanewski has played.
What does Josef Kanewski play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Josef Kanewski opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Kanewski answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Kanewski play as White?
As White, Josef Kanewski's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Kanewski play as Black?
As Black, Josef Kanewski most often plays: Dutch Defense (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Josef Kanewski's FIDE rating?
Josef Kanewski is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (May 2017).
How many games has Josef Kanewski played?
Our database contains 246 games by Josef Kanewski, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 95 draws, 67 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Kanewski?
246 games by Josef Kanewski 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.