Prepare against Dominik Kula
Czechia · World #9,560 classical · FIDE ID 344338
When preparing against Dominik Kula, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 21.6% over 51 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Dominik Kula, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Kula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Kula 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 | 2,177 | 2,252 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,104 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,154 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 153 | 123 | 145 | 36.3% |
| As White | 218 | 84 | 68 | 66 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 203 | 69 | 55 | 79 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Kula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Kula's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 75.7% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 11.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 11.0% | 47.9% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kula usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kula usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kula usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kula usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kula usually continues b3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Kula usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 69.7% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 26 | 23.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 35 | 62.5% | 44.3% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 28.6% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Dominik Kula's chess games
All 421 games by Dominik Kula in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 153 wins, 123 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 51 | 11/20/20 | 21.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Peter Petran | 2,360 | Tatry Open | B06 |
| Feb 2022 | Maciej Mroziak | 2,359 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | B70 |
| Dec 2017 | Jozef Michenka | 2,331 | chT-CZE 2F 1718 | B90 |
| Mar 2023 | Eneasz Wiewiora | 2,315 | chT2F-CZE 2223 | A11 |
| Nov 2019 | Martin Skliba | 2,298 | chT2E-CZE 1920 | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pobeskydy Open | 2017 | 20 | 9 | 2,039 |
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 19 | 9 | 2,204 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2012 | 18 | 7 | 1,713 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2011 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,854 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,320 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,174 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Kula's chess games?
421 games by Dominik Kula, from Sep 2009 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 Dominik Kula has played.
What does Dominik Kula play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Dominik Kula opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Kula answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Dominik Kula play as White?
As White, Dominik Kula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Kula play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Kula most often plays: Dutch Defense (51 games, 21.6% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Dominik Kula's FIDE rating?
Dominik Kula is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Dominik Kula played?
Our database contains 421 games by Dominik Kula, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 123 draws, 145 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Kula?
421 games by Dominik Kula 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.