Prepare against Martin Kahanek
Czechia · World #54,579 classical · FIDE ID 327832
Our database contains 34 games by Martin Kahanek, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kahanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kahanek 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 | 1,875 | 1,952 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kahanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kahanek's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kahanek usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kahanek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kahanek usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kahanek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kahanek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kahanek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Martin Kahanek's chess games
All 34 games by Martin Kahanek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 6 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Josef Novak | 1,842 | chT-Zlin Region 2223 | C25 |
| May 2007 | Jan Ptosek | 1,780 | Ostrava Konik Open B | C40 |
| Nov 2023 | Viktor Simek | 1,703 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | C41 |
| May 2007 | Milan Petrun | 1,670 | Ostrava Konik Open B | D02 |
| May 2011 | Klara Zemkova | 1,491 | Ostrava Konik Open B | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 1,754 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,860 |
| 31st Pardubice Czech Open E | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,759 |
| 36th Czech Open E | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,984 |
| 34th Czech Open E | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,049 |
| 35th Czech Open E | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,981 |
| 33rd Pardubice Czech Open E | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kahanek's chess games?
34 games by Martin Kahanek, from Oct 2006 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 Martin Kahanek has played.
What does Martin Kahanek play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Martin Kahanek opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kahanek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Kahanek play as White?
As White, Martin Kahanek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kahanek play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kahanek most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Martin Kahanek's FIDE rating?
Martin Kahanek is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Martin Kahanek played?
Our database contains 34 games by Martin Kahanek, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kahanek?
34 games by Martin Kahanek 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.