Prepare against Antonin Kubicek
Czechia · World #17,683 classical · FIDE ID 301213
When preparing against Antonin Kubicek, expect 1.c4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 351 games by Antonin Kubicek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonin Kubicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonin Kubicek 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 | 2,078 | 2,279 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,143 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 113 | 116 | 122 | 32.2% |
| As White | 180 | 69 | 58 | 53 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 171 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonin Kubicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonin Kubicek's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 72 | 40.0% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 65 | 36.1% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 17.8% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.8% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 46 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 22 | 22.4% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 17 | 17.3% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 77.4% | 41.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Antonin Kubicek's chess games
All 351 games by Antonin Kubicek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 113 wins, 116 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 14/14/17 | 31.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Valery A Chekhov | 2,480 | Berlin East AdW 5th | E99 |
| Apr 2011 | Stefan Mazur | 2,388 | chT-CZE 1011 | B06 |
| Nov 1990 | Stanislav Chloupek | 2,365 | chT-CSR 9091 | D03 |
| May 1976 | Alois Lanc | 2,360 | ch-CSR 45 | B09 |
| Jan 1989 | Libor Danek | 2,350 | chT-CSR | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouty nad Desnou Open A | 2012 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,171 |
| ch-CSR37 | 1968 | 19 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-CSR41 | 1972 | 16 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-CSR 45 | 1976 | 15 | 6 | 2,272 |
| ch-CSR | 1967 | 15 | 5.5 | – |
| Olomouc Sigma 06th | 1973 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-CSR 43 | 1974 | 15 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-CSR 41 Semifinal B | 1971 | 13 | 8.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonin Kubicek's chess games?
351 games by Antonin Kubicek, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Antonin Kubicek has played.
What does Antonin Kubicek play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Antonin Kubicek opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonin Kubicek answers 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Antonin Kubicek play as White?
As White, Antonin Kubicek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonin Kubicek play as Black?
As Black, Antonin Kubicek most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Antonin Kubicek's FIDE rating?
Antonin Kubicek is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Antonin Kubicek played?
Our database contains 351 games by Antonin Kubicek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 116 draws, 122 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonin Kubicek?
351 games by Antonin Kubicek 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.