Prepare against Martin Kamenik
Czechia · World #50,182 classical · FIDE ID 310719
When preparing against Martin Kamenik, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 4.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Martin Kamenik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kamenik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kamenik 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 | 1,892 | 2,057 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,917 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 31 | 48 | 88 | 18.6% |
| As White | 77 | 20 | 21 | 36 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 11 | 27 | 52 | 12.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kamenik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kamenik's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues f4 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kamenik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 42.3% | 20.5% |
| c5 | 19 | 36.5% | 23.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 39.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Martin Kamenik's chess games
All 167 games by Martin Kamenik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 48 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 1/7/14 | 4.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,325 | Decin Open | C50 |
| Aug 2001 | Petr Plasgura | 2,234 | Schneider Bohemia Open | B23 |
| Jan 1995 | Josef Ratolistka | 2,225 | Decin Open | A49 |
| Jan 2000 | Stanislav Gschwendtner | 2,185 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Fredrik Lindgren | 2,185 | Decin Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decin Open | 1997 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,178 |
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,951 |
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 0 | 1,867 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,163 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1,866 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kamenik's chess games?
167 games by Martin Kamenik, from Apr 2003 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 Kamenik has played.
What does Martin Kamenik play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Martin Kamenik opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kamenik answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Martin Kamenik play as White?
As White, Martin Kamenik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kamenik play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kamenik most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 4.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Martin Kamenik's FIDE rating?
Martin Kamenik is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Martin Kamenik played?
Our database contains 167 games by Martin Kamenik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 48 draws, 88 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kamenik?
167 games by Martin Kamenik 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.