Prepare against Daniel Kubicek
Czechia · World #85,456 classical · FIDE ID 23718838
When preparing against Daniel Kubicek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (77%).
Our database contains 58 games by Daniel Kubicek, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kubicek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 1,772 | 1,838 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,761 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 8 | 30 | 34.5% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kubicek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kubicek's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Daniel Kubicek's chess games
All 58 games by Daniel Kubicek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Tamae Severina Jakubse | 1,953 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C45 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel Vojtek | 1,926 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C63 |
| Jul 2024 | Petr Cervenka | 1,874 | Ricany Open | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Ladislav Kalvach | 1,873 | Ricany Open | A41 |
| Jun 2025 | Jan Magura | 1,817 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,756 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,494 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,534 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,581 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kubicek's chess games?
58 games by Daniel Kubicek, from Oct 2017 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 Daniel Kubicek has played.
What does Daniel Kubicek play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Daniel Kubicek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kubicek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kubicek play as White?
As White, Daniel Kubicek's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kubicek play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kubicek most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Daniel Kubicek's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kubicek is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Daniel Kubicek played?
Our database contains 58 games by Daniel Kubicek, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 30 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kubicek?
58 games by Daniel 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.