Prepare against Filip Kulich
Slovakia · World #13,295 classical · FIDE ID 14963230
Our database contains 214 games by Filip Kulich, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Filip Kulich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip 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 | 2,125 | 2,171 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,993 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 93 | 60 | 61 | 43.5% |
| As White | 108 | 53 | 30 | 25 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 106 | 40 | 30 | 36 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Kulich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Kulich's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 94.4% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.6% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kulich usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kulich usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 49.2% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 30.5% | 63.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 18.6% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 15.0% |
Filip Kulich's chess games
All 214 games by Filip Kulich in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 93 wins, 60 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,297 | Stare Mesto Open | B06 |
| Aug 2024 | Joel Groenewoud | 2,157 | ch-EU U14 | B33 |
| Oct 2024 | Kornel Frindt | 2,150 | ch-SVK rapid | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Skreno | 2,078 | chT2B-SVK 2324 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Tomislav Kolednjak | 2,057 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U08 | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 1,183 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,040 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2021 | 9 | 9 | 1,569 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,297 |
| 7th Bohumin Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Kulich's chess games?
214 games by Filip Kulich, from Jun 2018 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 Filip Kulich has played.
What does Filip Kulich play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Filip Kulich opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Kulich answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Filip Kulich play as White?
As White, Filip Kulich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Kulich play as Black?
As Black, Filip Kulich most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Filip Kulich's FIDE rating?
Filip Kulich is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Filip Kulich played?
Our database contains 214 games by Filip Kulich, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 60 draws, 61 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Kulich?
214 games by Filip 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.