Prepare against Jaroslav Kucera
Czechia · World #34,086 classical · FIDE ID 330442
Our database contains 192 games by Jaroslav Kucera, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslav Kucera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslav Kucera 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 | 1,963 | 2,025 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,964 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 69 | 29 | 94 | 35.9% |
| As White | 101 | 36 | 18 | 47 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 91 | 33 | 11 | 47 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslav Kucera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslav Kucera's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 99.0% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (34.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 63.9% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 25.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 54.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 37.8% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Jaroslav Kucera's chess games
All 192 games by Jaroslav Kucera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 69 wins, 29 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 32 | 7/8/17 | 21.9% |
| C22 | Center Game | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Miroslav Havranek | 2,228 | Novy Bor Open | B21 |
| Nov 2010 | Jan Bartos | 2,183 | chT-CZE 2B 1011 | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Tomas Duran | 2,175 | chT2B-CZE 1213 | C41 |
| Feb 2011 | Vladimir Senkyr | 2,160 | Novy Bor Open | A41 |
| Nov 2008 | Jan Mojzis | 2,157 | 9th Liberec Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 21 | 11 | 1,986 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,178 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 1,842 |
| chT2B-CZE 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2B-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| Novy Bor Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslav Kucera's chess games?
192 games by Jaroslav Kucera, from Jan 2007 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 Jaroslav Kucera has played.
What does Jaroslav Kucera play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Jaroslav Kucera opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslav Kucera answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jaroslav Kucera play as White?
As White, Jaroslav Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Center Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslav Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslav Kucera most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Rat Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Jaroslav Kucera's FIDE rating?
Jaroslav Kucera is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jaroslav Kucera played?
Our database contains 192 games by Jaroslav Kucera, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 29 draws, 94 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslav Kucera?
192 games by Jaroslav Kucera 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.