Prepare against Jakub Kusa
IM · Czechia · World #1,481 classical · FIDE ID 395595
When preparing against Jakub Kusa, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 920 games by Jakub Kusa, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Kusa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Kusa 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 | 2,412 | 2,428 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,338 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,313 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 920 | 346 | 312 | 262 | 37.6% |
| As White | 456 | 200 | 156 | 100 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 464 | 146 | 156 | 162 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Kusa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Kusa's side.
First moves as White (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 229 | 50.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 186 | 40.8% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 7.2% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.8% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kusa usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kusa usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kusa usually continues d4 (70.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kusa usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kusa usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Kusa usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 165 | 80.1% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 34 | 16.5% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.4% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 50.9% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 77 | 48.4% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Jakub Kusa's chess games
All 920 games by Jakub Kusa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 346 wins, 312 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 74 | 33/32/9 | 44.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/7/13 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 14/6/4 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 64 | 16/20/28 | 25.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 6/11/12 | 20.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 4/10/8 | 18.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 3/11/2 | 18.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B31 |
| Apr 2021 | Eric Hansen | 2,606 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B41 |
| Mar 2024 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,552 | Prague Open | A17 |
| Feb 2021 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,545 | Titled Tue | A31 |
| Jan 2023 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,526 | 21st Marianske Lazne GM A1 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 184 | 91 | 2,295 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,243 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | 2026 | 12 | 10 | 2,463 |
| chT-CZE 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,379 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,441 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,144 |
| chT-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Kusa's chess games?
920 games by Jakub Kusa, from Jun 2015 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 Jakub Kusa has played.
What does Jakub Kusa play on the first move as White?
Across 456 games with White in our database, Jakub Kusa opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Kusa answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jakub Kusa play as White?
As White, Jakub Kusa's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (74 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 456 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Kusa play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Kusa most often plays: Indian Defense (64 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 464 games.
What is Jakub Kusa's FIDE rating?
Jakub Kusa is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jakub Kusa played?
Our database contains 920 games by Jakub Kusa, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 346 wins, 312 draws, 262 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Kusa?
920 games by Jakub Kusa 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.