Prepare against Tomas Kanka
Slovakia · World #45,673 classical · FIDE ID 14938219
When preparing against Tomas Kanka, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game: Evans Gambit as White, 86.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Tomas Kanka, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Kanka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Kanka 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 | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 79 | 53 | 74 | 38.3% |
| As White | 107 | 45 | 28 | 34 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 34 | 25 | 40 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Kanka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Kanka's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 87.9% | 58.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Kanka usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kanka usually continues c3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kanka usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kanka usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kanka usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kanka usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 68.4% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
Tomas Kanka's chess games
All 206 games by Tomas Kanka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 79 wins, 53 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 15 | 13/1/1 | 86.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Robert Rachela | 1,907 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | B21 |
| Oct 2014 | Vladimir Hagara | 1,906 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | A24 |
| Oct 2021 | Jan Kincel | 1,887 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B10 |
| Jan 2016 | Branislav Skapik | 1,881 | chT4-SVK A21 1516 | A22 |
| Mar 2016 | Lubomir Husek | 1,878 | chT5-SVK 1516 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,664 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,790 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,420 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,631 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,843 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,751 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,682 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Kanka's chess games?
206 games by Tomas Kanka, from Apr 2013 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 Tomas Kanka has played.
What does Tomas Kanka play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Tomas Kanka opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Kanka answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tomas Kanka play as White?
As White, Tomas Kanka's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (15 games, 86.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Kanka play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Kanka most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Tomas Kanka's FIDE rating?
Tomas Kanka is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tomas Kanka played?
Our database contains 206 games by Tomas Kanka, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 53 draws, 74 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Kanka?
206 games by Tomas Kanka 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.