Prepare against Eduard Bucek
Slovakia · World #33,772 classical · FIDE ID 14909804
Our database contains 219 games by Eduard Bucek, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Bucek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Bucek 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 | 1,965 | 2,080 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,083 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 1,995 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 85 | 59 | 75 | 38.8% |
| As White | 116 | 45 | 35 | 36 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 40 | 24 | 39 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Bucek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Bucek's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 57.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 16.7% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 16 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bucek usually continues b3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bucek usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Bucek usually continues exd5 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bucek usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bucek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Bucek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 38.7% | 79.2% |
| c5 | 13 | 21.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 36.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Eduard Bucek's chess games
All 219 games by Eduard Bucek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 85 wins, 59 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 20/6/7 | 60.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Peter Jelen | 2,233 | Tatry Open | A40 |
| Nov 2010 | Emil Kovacik | 2,232 | Piestany Open | D45 |
| Aug 2007 | Daniel Margraf | 2,224 | Stare Mesto Open | A25 |
| Sep 2006 | Vladimir Giertli | 2,194 | Tatry Open | A25 |
| Sep 2006 | Frantisek Tropp | 2,182 | Tatry Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2011 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,962 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,066 |
| chT2C-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,931 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,970 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| chT2C-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Bucek's chess games?
219 games by Eduard Bucek, from Jul 2004 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 Eduard Bucek has played.
What does Eduard Bucek play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Eduard Bucek opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Bucek answers 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Eduard Bucek play as White?
As White, Eduard Bucek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Bucek play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Bucek most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Eduard Bucek's FIDE rating?
Eduard Bucek is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Eduard Bucek played?
Our database contains 219 games by Eduard Bucek, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 59 draws, 75 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Bucek?
219 games by Eduard Bucek 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.