Prepare against Stefan Kendi
Slovakia · World #47,858 classical · FIDE ID 14909430
Our database contains 193 games by Stefan Kendi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Kendi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Kendi 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 | 1,902 | 2,062 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,991 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,916 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 54 | 53 | 86 | 28.0% |
| As White | 94 | 26 | 21 | 47 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 28 | 32 | 39 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Kendi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Kendi's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 91.5% | 39.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kendi usually continues Nf3 (31.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kendi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kendi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kendi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kendi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kendi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 93.8% | 45.1% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
Stefan Kendi's chess games
All 193 games by Stefan Kendi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 54 wins, 53 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/3/15 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Viktor Bunda | 2,333 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | C10 |
| Mar 2008 | Tamas Ligart | 2,206 | chT2D-SVK 0708 | C64 |
| Dec 2010 | Mario Kriz | 2,171 | chT2D-SVK 10/11 | B22 |
| Jan 2008 | Stefan Fedorko | 2,150 | chT2D-SVK 0708 | C20 |
| Mar 2010 | Michal Kopera | 2,146 | chT-SVK 1E 0910 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2004 | 16 | 7 | 2,056 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2003 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,158 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,843 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,953 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Kendi's chess games?
193 games by Stefan Kendi, from Oct 2004 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 Stefan Kendi has played.
What does Stefan Kendi play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Stefan Kendi opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Kendi answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (47% of games).
What openings does Stefan Kendi play as White?
As White, Stefan Kendi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Kendi play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Kendi most often plays: French Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Stefan Kendi's FIDE rating?
Stefan Kendi is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Stefan Kendi played?
Our database contains 193 games by Stefan Kendi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 53 draws, 86 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Kendi?
193 games by Stefan Kendi 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.