Prepare against Tomas Krnan
IM · Canada · World #1,301 classical · FIDE ID 14905361
When preparing against Tomas Krnan, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 540 games by Tomas Krnan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Krnan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Krnan 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 | 2,427 | 2,450 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,445 | 2,493 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,447 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 270 | 153 | 117 | 50.0% |
| As White | 274 | 144 | 77 | 53 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 266 | 126 | 76 | 64 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Krnan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Krnan's side.
First moves as White (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 97.1% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Krnan usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Krnan usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krnan usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Krnan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Krnan usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Krnan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 92 | 80.0% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 18.3% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 87.5% | 59.9% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Tomas Krnan's chess games
All 540 games by Tomas Krnan 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: 270 wins, 153 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 10/9/9 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| E62 | English Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,596 | Wch Rapid | B19 |
| Oct 2015 | Benjamin Bok | 2,591 | 9th Wch Blitz | C67 |
| Oct 2015 | Namig Guliyev | 2,579 | Wch Rapid | B51 |
| Oct 2015 | Jure Borisek | 2,565 | 9th Wch Blitz | C91 |
| Aug 2006 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,563 | Montreal Empresa B | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 54 | 41.5 | 2,463 |
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 47 | 33.5 | 2,444 |
| ch-CAN | 2015 | 27 | 17 | 2,357 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2001 | 24 | 11 | 2,162 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,431 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 18 | 12 | 2,431 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2000 | 18 | 14.5 | – |
| Guelph Open | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Krnan's chess games?
540 games by Tomas Krnan, 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 Tomas Krnan has played.
What does Tomas Krnan play on the first move as White?
Across 274 games with White in our database, Tomas Krnan opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Krnan answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Tomas Krnan play as White?
As White, Tomas Krnan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 274 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Krnan play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Krnan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Tomas Krnan's FIDE rating?
Tomas Krnan is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,445 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Tomas Krnan played?
Our database contains 540 games by Tomas Krnan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 270 wins, 153 draws, 117 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Krnan?
540 games by Tomas Krnan 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.