Prepare against Tom Kalisch
Australia · World #86,247 classical · FIDE ID 3205762
When preparing against Tom Kalisch, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 99 games by Tom Kalisch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Kalisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Kalisch 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 | 1,770 | 1,932 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,799 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,679 | 1,901 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 31 | 6 | 62 | 31.3% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 3 | 34 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Kalisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Kalisch's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kalisch usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kalisch usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Kalisch usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 20.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Tom Kalisch's chess games
All 99 games by Tom Kalisch in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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, 6 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Neil S Wright | 2,157 | ch-AUS Reserves | B32 |
| Feb 2001 | Sylvester Urban | 2,099 | Melbourne Rating | B20 |
| Jan 2004 | Nathan Stirling | 2,084 | ch-Melbourne CC | B30 |
| Jan 2005 | Hilton Petrie Bennett | 2,079 | Oceania zt | B30 |
| Jun 2018 | Emma Guo | 2,078 | Victoria Open | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Melbourne CC | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,125 |
| Melbourne FIDE | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,963 |
| Melbourne Rating | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Oceania zt | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,069 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,851 |
| Sydney Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-Victoria Reserves | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| Melbourne Malitis Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Kalisch's chess games?
99 games by Tom Kalisch, from Oct 2005 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 Tom Kalisch has played.
What does Tom Kalisch play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Tom Kalisch opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Kalisch answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tom Kalisch play as White?
As White, Tom Kalisch's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Kalisch play as Black?
As Black, Tom Kalisch most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Tom Kalisch's FIDE rating?
Tom Kalisch is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,679 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tom Kalisch played?
Our database contains 99 games by Tom Kalisch, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 6 draws, 62 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Kalisch?
99 games by Tom Kalisch 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.