Prepare against Erik Kralik
Slovakia · World #68,118 classical · FIDE ID 14932407
When preparing against Erik Kralik, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 57 games by Erik Kralik, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Kralik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Kralik 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 | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Kralik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Kralik's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 69.2% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Kralik usually continues e3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kralik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kralik usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kralik usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kralik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kralik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Erik Kralik's chess games
All 57 games by Erik Kralik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Martin Turcan | 2,003 | ch-Zilina Region | A41 |
| Dec 2014 | Alojz Krajcovic | 1,936 | chT3B2-SVK 1415 | B33 |
| Nov 2014 | Miroslav Jambrich | 1,907 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | C24 |
| Nov 2015 | Vladislav Solovic | 1,764 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | A18 |
| Nov 2012 | Eduard Sokol | 1,738 | chT-SVK 3B2 1213 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,361 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,877 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,704 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,577 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,502 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Kralik's chess games?
57 games by Erik Kralik, from Oct 2013 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 Erik Kralik has played.
What does Erik Kralik play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Erik Kralik opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Kralik answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Erik Kralik play as White?
As White, Erik Kralik's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Kralik play as Black?
As Black, Erik Kralik most often plays: Philidor (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Erik Kralik's FIDE rating?
Erik Kralik is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erik Kralik played?
Our database contains 57 games by Erik Kralik, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Kralik?
57 games by Erik Kralik 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.