Prepare against Imre Kukel
FM · Slovakia · World #5,626 classical · FIDE ID 14903636
Our database contains 358 games by Imre Kukel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Kukel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Kukel 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 | 2,257 | 2,328 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 143 | 102 | 113 | 39.9% |
| As White | 172 | 74 | 45 | 53 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 186 | 69 | 57 | 60 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Kukel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Kukel's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 97.7% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kukel usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kukel usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kukel usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kukel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kukel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 97.8% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 98.2% | 51.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Imre Kukel's chess games
All 358 games by Imre Kukel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 143 wins, 102 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Eduard Meduna | 2,416 | chT-CZE 1213 | D91 |
| Feb 2009 | Lubos Rosko | 2,387 | chT-CZE 0809 | B90 |
| Jan 2005 | Peter Michalik | 2,380 | chT1W-SVK 0506 | B78 |
| Mar 2009 | Petr Kacirek | 2,371 | chT-CZE 0809 | C18 |
| Oct 2011 | Josef Mudrak | 2,368 | chT-CZE 1112 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 28 | 16 | 2,252 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 10 | 2,241 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,319 |
| chT1W-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,259 |
| chT1W-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,382 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,196 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,142 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Kukel's chess games?
358 games by Imre Kukel, from Apr 2003 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 Imre Kukel has played.
What does Imre Kukel play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Imre Kukel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Kukel answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Imre Kukel play as White?
As White, Imre Kukel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Kukel play as Black?
As Black, Imre Kukel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Imre Kukel's FIDE rating?
Imre Kukel is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Imre Kukel played?
Our database contains 358 games by Imre Kukel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 102 draws, 113 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Kukel?
358 games by Imre Kukel 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.