Prepare against Kristian Chmel
Czechia · World #8,396 classical · FIDE ID 344281
Our database contains 240 games by Kristian Chmel, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Chmel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Chmel 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 | 2,197 | 2,205 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,129 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,076 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 88 | 75 | 77 | 36.7% |
| As White | 132 | 50 | 41 | 41 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 108 | 38 | 34 | 36 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Chmel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Chmel's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 65.2% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 45 | 34.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Chmel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chmel usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chmel usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Chmel usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Chmel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Chmel usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 88.7% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 97.3% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Kristian Chmel's chess games
All 240 games by Kristian Chmel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 88 wins, 75 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Elwin Van der Auweraert | 2,320 | 3rd Prague Summer Open A | B92 |
| Jan 2022 | Jan Juptner | 2,265 | chT1W-CZE 2122 | B86 |
| Jul 2014 | Jiri Rydl | 2,257 | Klatovy Open | E39 |
| Jul 2018 | Michal Jelinek | 2,204 | 24th Klatovy Open A | D94 |
| Jan 2023 | Vlastimil Sejkora | 2,184 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U16 | 2010 | 36 | 21 | 1,930 |
| chT2A-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,185 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,176 |
| chT1W-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,084 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,433 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Chmel's chess games?
240 games by Kristian Chmel, from Oct 2008 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 Kristian Chmel has played.
What does Kristian Chmel play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Kristian Chmel opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Chmel answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kristian Chmel play as White?
As White, Kristian Chmel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Chmel play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Chmel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Kristian Chmel's FIDE rating?
Kristian Chmel is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Kristian Chmel played?
Our database contains 240 games by Kristian Chmel, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 75 draws, 77 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Chmel?
240 games by Kristian Chmel 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.