Prepare against Vladimir Cambel
Slovakia · World #28,326 classical · FIDE ID 14908930
Our database contains 224 games by Vladimir Cambel, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Cambel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Cambel 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 | 1,996 | 2,082 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 2,010 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,956 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 88 | 52 | 84 | 39.3% |
| As White | 110 | 49 | 23 | 38 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 39 | 29 | 46 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Cambel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Cambel's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 48 | 43.6% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 43 | 39.1% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 19 | 17.3% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cambel usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Cambel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cambel usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Cambel usually continues Bf4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cambel usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Cambel usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 38.3% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Cambel's chess games
All 224 games by Vladimir Cambel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 88 wins, 52 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 32 | 17/6/9 | 53.1% |
| D78 | English Opening | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Ivan Novak | 2,321 | Tatry Open | B06 |
| Nov 2007 | Veronika Maslikova | 2,249 | Piestany Pressburg Open | B04 |
| Feb 2016 | Vladimir Cibulka | 2,178 | chT-SVK 2A 1516 | A48 |
| Apr 2013 | Frantisek Jablonicky | 2,144 | Bratislava Slovan Open | E90 |
| Jan 2008 | Igor Polacik | 2,130 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 35 | 14 | 2,039 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2018 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,959 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,986 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,901 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| chT2A-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Cambel's chess games?
224 games by Vladimir Cambel, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Vladimir Cambel has played.
What does Vladimir Cambel play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Vladimir Cambel opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Cambel answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Cambel play as White?
As White, Vladimir Cambel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (32 games, 53.1% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Cambel play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Cambel most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Vladimir Cambel's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Cambel is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vladimir Cambel played?
Our database contains 224 games by Vladimir Cambel, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 52 draws, 84 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Cambel?
224 games by Vladimir Cambel 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.