Prepare against Miroslav Kaniansky
CM · Slovakia · World #19,110 classical · FIDE ID 14902796
Our database contains 523 games by Miroslav Kaniansky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Kaniansky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Kaniansky 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 | 2,065 | 2,232 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,203 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 169 | 217 | 137 | 32.3% |
| As White | 269 | 89 | 112 | 68 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 254 | 80 | 105 | 69 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Kaniansky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Kaniansky's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 229 | 85.1% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 19 | 7.1% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.3% | 26.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kaniansky usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kaniansky usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kaniansky usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kaniansky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kaniansky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kaniansky usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 46.8% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 54 | 43.5% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 69.2% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 23.1% | 63.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Miroslav Kaniansky's chess games
All 523 games by Miroslav Kaniansky 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: 169 wins, 217 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 48 | 15/19/14 | 31.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 3/14/6 | 13.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 52 | 15/23/14 | 28.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Erik Pinter | 2,364 | chT-SVK 0102 | D85 |
| Sep 2011 | Marjan Mitkov | 2,363 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | D53 |
| Jan 2012 | Zoltan Janko | 2,287 | chT1W-SVK 1112 | C45 |
| Nov 2010 | Norbert Zambor | 2,278 | chT-SVK 1011 | C84 |
| Nov 2013 | Jozef Federic | 2,269 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2002 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 14 | 6 | 2,103 |
| chT1W-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,190 |
| chT-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| chT1W-SVK 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,341 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,169 |
| chT-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Kaniansky's chess games?
523 games by Miroslav Kaniansky, 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 Miroslav Kaniansky has played.
What does Miroslav Kaniansky play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Miroslav Kaniansky opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Kaniansky answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Kaniansky play as White?
As White, Miroslav Kaniansky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 13.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Kaniansky play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Kaniansky most often plays: Slav Defense (52 games, 28.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Miroslav Kaniansky's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Kaniansky is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Miroslav Kaniansky played?
Our database contains 523 games by Miroslav Kaniansky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 217 draws, 137 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Kaniansky?
523 games by Miroslav Kaniansky 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.