Prepare against Konstantin Kandjolas
Serbia · World #28,567 classical · FIDE ID 979651
When preparing against Konstantin Kandjolas, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Konstantin Kandjolas, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Kandjolas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Kandjolas 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 | 1,994 | 2,084 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,982 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 26 | 40 | 66 | 19.7% |
| As White | 69 | 16 | 24 | 29 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 63 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantin Kandjolas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantin Kandjolas's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 94.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kandjolas usually continues c4 (34.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kandjolas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kandjolas usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kandjolas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Kandjolas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 33.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 17.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Konstantin Kandjolas's chess games
All 132 games by Konstantin Kandjolas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 26 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Nikola Vajdic | 2,258 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | D18 |
| Mar 2017 | Ilija Stanojevic | 2,193 | Niska Banja Open | A27 |
| Mar 2021 | Ivan Dimitrijevic | 2,103 | ch-SRB sf | D69 |
| Jul 2018 | Nikolay Yordanov | 2,088 | 11th Paracin Summer Open B | A88 |
| Mar 2021 | Srboljub Milovanovic | 2,070 | ch-SRB sf | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 25 | 7.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2021 | 17 | 6 | 1,908 |
| Paracin Winter Open | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1,814 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 12 | 3 | 1,744 |
| Pozarevac Nesic Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open B | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,889 |
| ch-SRB U10 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| Paracin Amateur Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Kandjolas's chess games?
132 games by Konstantin Kandjolas, from Aug 2015 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 Konstantin Kandjolas has played.
What does Konstantin Kandjolas play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Konstantin Kandjolas opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Kandjolas answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Kandjolas play as White?
As White, Konstantin Kandjolas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Kandjolas play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Kandjolas most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Konstantin Kandjolas's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Kandjolas is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Konstantin Kandjolas played?
Our database contains 132 games by Konstantin Kandjolas, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Kandjolas?
132 games by Konstantin Kandjolas 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.