Prepare against Juraj Kucera
Slovakia · World #33,436 classical · FIDE ID 14902613
Our database contains 135 games by Juraj Kucera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Kucera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj 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 | 1,967 | 2,153 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 33 | 45 | 57 | 24.4% |
| As White | 70 | 17 | 28 | 25 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 17 | 32 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Kucera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Kucera's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 61.4% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 30.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Kucera usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 47.2% | 20.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Juraj Kucera's chess games
All 135 games by Juraj Kucera 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: 33 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Richard Biolek | 2,415 | ch-Morava | C64 |
| Feb 2007 | Martin Zvarik | 2,312 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | A45 |
| Jan 1995 | Radek Sluka | 2,310 | ch-Morava | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Svatopluk Svoboda | 2,300 | chT2E-SVK 0102 | C56 |
| Jan 1996 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,295 | chT-SVK 9596 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 14 | 6 | 2,142 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 6 | 2,203 |
| chT2E-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 2,080 |
| Olomouc Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| chT1E-SVK 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
| ch-CZE Open A U18 | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,807 |
| chT1E-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| chT2-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Kucera's chess games?
135 games by Juraj Kucera, 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 Juraj Kucera has played.
What does Juraj Kucera play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Juraj Kucera opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Kucera answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Juraj Kucera play as White?
As White, Juraj Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Kucera most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Juraj Kucera's FIDE rating?
Juraj Kucera is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Juraj Kucera played?
Our database contains 135 games by Juraj Kucera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 45 draws, 57 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Kucera?
135 games by Juraj 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.