Prepare against Robert Kempinski
GM · Poland · World #486 classical · FIDE ID 1105663
When preparing against Robert Kempinski, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.9% over 59 games.
Our database contains 2,287 games by Robert Kempinski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Kempinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Kempinski 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 | 2,513 | 2,652 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,494 | 2,625 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,608 | 2,639 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,287 | 854 | 1,034 | 399 | 37.3% |
| As White | 1,165 | 477 | 546 | 142 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 1,122 | 377 | 488 | 257 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Kempinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Kempinski's side.
First moves as White (1,165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 922 | 79.1% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 186 | 16.0% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 49 | 4.2% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 0.7% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (537 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 527 | 98.1% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 321 | 77.9% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 63 | 15.3% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 18 | 4.4% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Robert Kempinski's chess games
All 2,287 games by Robert Kempinski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 854 wins, 1,034 draws, 399 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 200 | 77/95/28 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 187 | 71/94/22 | 38.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 108 | 39/56/13 | 36.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 79 | 28/43/8 | 35.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 59 | 31/21/7 | 52.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 27/25/6 | 46.6% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 52 | 20/23/9 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 18/15/4 | 48.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 34 | 13/14/7 | 38.2% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 29 | 19/7/3 | 65.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 276 | 104/114/58 | 37.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 95 | 30/40/25 | 31.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 90 | 30/31/29 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 86 | 19/47/20 | 22.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 67 | 20/32/15 | 29.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 59 | 7/39/13 | 11.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 52 | 18/24/10 | 34.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 12/16/14 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 42 | 17/19/6 | 40.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,770 | 40th chT-GRE | E16 |
| Aug 2010 | Alexei Shirov | 2,749 | 17th Mainz Ordix Open | D48 |
| Dec 2010 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,733 | ch-EU rapid | B99 |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,730 | ch-EU rapid | D72 |
| Aug 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,729 | 15th EU-chT | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL | 2018 | 54 | 28 | 2,562 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 47 | 35 | 2,637 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 45 | 20 | 2,545 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 36 | 29 | 2,536 |
| ch-POL | 2013 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,630 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1995 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,470 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 30 | 16.5 | 2,495 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2006 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,602 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bartosz Socko (34 games) · Pawel Jaracz (22 games) · Miroslaw Grabarczyk (20 games) · Bartlomiej Macieja (20 games) · Michal Krasenkow (20 games) · Jacek Gdanski (19 games) · Kacper Piorun (17 games) · Mateusz Bartel (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Kempinski's chess games?
2,287 games by Robert Kempinski, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Robert Kempinski has played.
What does Robert Kempinski play on the first move as White?
Across 1,165 games with White in our database, Robert Kempinski opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Kempinski answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Robert Kempinski play as White?
As White, Robert Kempinski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (200 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (187 games, 38.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (108 games, 36.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Kempinski play as Black?
As Black, Robert Kempinski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (276 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian (95 games, 31.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (90 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,122 games.
What is Robert Kempinski's FIDE rating?
Robert Kempinski is currently rated 2,513 in classical chess, 2,494 in rapid and 2,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,652 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Robert Kempinski played?
Our database contains 2,287 games by Robert Kempinski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 854 wins, 1,034 draws, 399 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Kempinski?
2,287 games by Robert Kempinski 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.