Prepare against Daniel Kucera
Czechia · World #46,492 classical · FIDE ID 358193
Our database contains 55 games by Daniel Kucera, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kucera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kucera 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 | 1,907 | 1,915 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 17 | 11 | 27 | 30.9% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kucera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kucera's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 29.2% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Kucera usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kucera usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Kucera's chess games
All 55 games by Daniel Kucera in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Bogoljub Petrov | 1,915 | Ostrava Open | C55 |
| Apr 2021 | Julie Richterova | 1,815 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D85 |
| Jan 1999 | Pavel Jirasek | 1,665 | ch-CZE U16 | C04 |
| Jan 1999 | Ondrej Korinek | 1,650 | ch-CZE U16 | D55 |
| Jun 2014 | Michael Pivonka | 1,578 | 10th Prague Golden Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,630 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Janske Lazne Open B | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,666 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,665 |
| 14th Prague Open B | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kucera's chess games?
55 games by Daniel Kucera, from May 2012 to Jul 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 Kucera has played.
What does Daniel Kucera play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Daniel Kucera opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kucera answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kucera play as White?
As White, Daniel Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kucera most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Daniel Kucera's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kucera is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Daniel Kucera played?
Our database contains 55 games by Daniel Kucera, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kucera?
55 games by Daniel Kucera 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.