Prepare against Daniel Kulich
Slovakia · World #20,902 classical · FIDE ID 14959208
Our database contains 206 games by Daniel Kulich, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Kulich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Kulich 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 71 | 53 | 82 | 34.5% |
| As White | 104 | 36 | 37 | 31 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 102 | 35 | 16 | 51 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Kulich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Kulich's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 46.2% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 35 | 33.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 10.6% | 27.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 6.7% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kulich usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Kulich usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 38.8% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 15 | 30.6% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 52.4% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Daniel Kulich's chess games
All 206 games by Daniel Kulich in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 71 wins, 53 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mateusz Dubinski | 2,222 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A17 |
| Mar 2024 | Josef Mudrak | 2,212 | 2nd Stare Mesto Slavia Kromeriz Open | D11 |
| Jun 2023 | Marek Pniaczek | 2,200 | ch-SVK Amateurs | B01 |
| Aug 2023 | David Murko | 2,198 | Stare Mesto Open | B12 |
| Apr 2023 | Jakub Rakovsky | 2,016 | ch-SVK U16 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,182 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,984 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,766 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,833 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Kulich's chess games?
206 games by Daniel Kulich, from Oct 2017 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 Kulich has played.
What does Daniel Kulich play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Daniel Kulich opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Kulich answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Kulich play as White?
As White, Daniel Kulich's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Kulich play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Kulich most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Daniel Kulich's FIDE rating?
Daniel Kulich is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Kulich played?
Our database contains 206 games by Daniel Kulich, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 53 draws, 82 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Kulich?
206 games by Daniel Kulich 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.