Prepare against Kevin Chojnacki
United Kingdom · World #107,234 classical · FIDE ID 343422802
When preparing against Kevin Chojnacki, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kevin Chojnacki, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Chojnacki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Chojnacki 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 | 1,709 | 1,716 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Chojnacki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Chojnacki's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Chojnacki usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Chojnacki usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Chojnacki usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Chojnacki usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Kevin Chojnacki's chess games
All 30 games by Kevin Chojnacki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Peter Smetana | 1,993 | Modra Slovakia Open | A04 |
| Jul 2024 | Richard Hanzel | 1,549 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | A12 |
| Aug 2023 | Shruthisriya Ganesh | 1,468 | Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open C | A04 |
| Jul 2024 | Tomas Kulka | 1,459 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B02 |
| Jul 2024 | Adam Duracka | 1,289 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open C | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,375 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,506 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open E | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Chojnacki's chess games?
30 games by Kevin Chojnacki, from Apr 2023 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 Kevin Chojnacki has played.
What does Kevin Chojnacki play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Kevin Chojnacki opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Chojnacki answers 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Chojnacki play as White?
As White, Kevin Chojnacki's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Chojnacki play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Chojnacki most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kevin Chojnacki's FIDE rating?
Kevin Chojnacki is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Kevin Chojnacki played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kevin Chojnacki, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Chojnacki?
30 games by Kevin Chojnacki 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.