Tomas Polak vs David Kanovsky
GM Tomas Polak (2443) · IM David Kanovsky (2376)
Tomas Polak and David Kanovsky have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2003 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Polak leads 3 wins to 0, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Polak | Draws | Kanovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polak with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Kanovsky with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Polak | Draws | Kanovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Polak | Draws | Kanovsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | David Kanovsky | Tomas Polak | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | chT1E-CZE 2122 |
| Dec 2018 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-CZE 1819 |
| Jan 2016 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-CZE 1516 |
| Dec 2013 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT1E-CZE 1314 |
| Apr 2012 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-CZE 1E 1112 |
| May 2011 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-CZE |
| Jan 2011 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-CZE 1011 |
| May 2010 | David Kanovsky | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | ch-CZE |
| Jan 2009 | Tomas Polak | David Kanovsky | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-SVK 0809 |
| Sep 2006 | David Kanovsky | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open A |
| Jun 2003 | David Kanovsky | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | Brno |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomas Polak and David Kanovsky?
In 11 recorded games, Tomas Polak has 3 wins, David Kanovsky has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Tomas Polak and David Kanovsky played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2003 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Tomas Polak and David Kanovsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.