Prepare against Jiri Kucera
Czechia · World #43,327 classical · FIDE ID 309494
When preparing against Jiri Kucera, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 70 games by Jiri Kucera, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Kucera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri 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 | 1,920 | 2,050 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 30.0% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Kucera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Kucera's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 47.1% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 44.1% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kucera usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Jiri Kucera's chess games
All 70 games by Jiri Kucera in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Stanislav Starek | 2,225 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Vasily Borisovich Malinin | 2,220 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | A82 |
| May 2020 | Carl Fredrik Johansson | 2,205 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A48 |
| Nov 2016 | Bulent Guner | 2,130 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | C60 |
| Jan 2020 | Dusan Mikulas | 1,969 | Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 1,993 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| Marianske Lazne Open 50+ | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,991 |
| 29th Klatovy Open C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,863 |
| Marianske Lazne Open Seniors | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D1 - Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Kucera's chess games?
70 games by Jiri Kucera, from Sep 2010 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 Jiri Kucera has played.
What does Jiri Kucera play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jiri Kucera opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Kucera answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Jiri Kucera play as White?
As White, Jiri Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Kucera most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Jiri Kucera's FIDE rating?
Jiri Kucera is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (May 2013).
How many games has Jiri Kucera played?
Our database contains 70 games by Jiri Kucera, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Kucera?
70 games by Jiri 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.