Prepare against Ladislav Kaminsky
Slovakia · World #121,327 classical · FIDE ID 14916002
When preparing against Ladislav Kaminsky, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Ladislav Kaminsky, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Kaminsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Kaminsky 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 | 1,670 | 1,888 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,817 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,738 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 45 | 29 | 80 | 29.2% |
| As White | 75 | 20 | 18 | 37 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 79 | 25 | 11 | 43 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Kaminsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Kaminsky's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 64 | 85.3% | 38.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 14.7% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kaminsky usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kaminsky usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kaminsky usually continues b3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Kaminsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kaminsky usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 47 | 90.4% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Ladislav Kaminsky's chess games
All 154 games by Ladislav Kaminsky in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 45 wins, 29 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Y. Veselovsky | 2,240 | chT-SVK 3D 0001 | B00 |
| Mar 2012 | Jan Brhel | 2,096 | chT1E-SVK 1112 | D20 |
| Jan 2001 | Erika Orsagova | 2,078 | chT-SVK 3D 0001 | E21 |
| Jan 2011 | Eduard Panko | 2,002 | chT2D-SVK 10/11 | B00 |
| Mar 2016 | Ladislav Paluch | 1,985 | chT2D-SVK 1516 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,800 |
| Presov Open B | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| chT1E-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,716 |
| chT2D-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,775 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,634 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,547 |
| Presov Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Kaminsky's chess games?
154 games by Ladislav Kaminsky, from Oct 2007 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 Ladislav Kaminsky has played.
What does Ladislav Kaminsky play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Ladislav Kaminsky opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Kaminsky answers 1...Nc6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Kaminsky play as White?
As White, Ladislav Kaminsky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Kaminsky play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Kaminsky most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Ladislav Kaminsky's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Kaminsky is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Ladislav Kaminsky played?
Our database contains 154 games by Ladislav Kaminsky, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 29 draws, 80 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Kaminsky?
154 games by Ladislav Kaminsky 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.