Prepare against Daniel Kubicek
Czechia · World #89,895 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 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (79%).
Our database contains 67 games by Daniel Kubicek, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 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 | 1,759 | 1,838 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,761 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 9 | 35 | 34.3% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 32.4% |
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 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.4% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kubicek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Daniel Kubicek's chess games
All 67 games by Daniel Kubicek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 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 |
| Aug 2026 | Milan Petrun | 1,907 | Ricany Open A 2026 | B21 |
| Jul 2024 | Petr Cervenka | 1,874 | Ricany Open | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Ladislav Kalvach | 1,873 | Ricany Open | A41 |
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 |
| Ricany Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,534 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 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?
67 games by Daniel Kubicek, from Oct 2017 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 Daniel Kubicek has played.
What does Daniel Kubicek play on the first move as White?
Across 33 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 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kubicek play as White?
As White, Daniel Kubicek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ponziani Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 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 (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Daniel Kubicek's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kubicek is currently rated 1,759 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 67 games by Daniel Kubicek, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 35 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kubicek?
67 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.