Prepare against Karel Kubala
Czechia · World #62,581 classical · FIDE ID 376060
When preparing against Karel Kubala, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Karel Kubala, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karel Kubala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karel Kubala 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 | 1,846 | 1,996 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,935 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,969 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 22.9% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karel Kubala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karel Kubala's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kubala usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kubala usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kubala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Karel Kubala's chess games
All 35 games by Karel Kubala in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Michael Kubik | 2,206 | Frydek Mistek Open | C05 |
| May 2016 | Lukas Kondula | 2,008 | Ostrava Konik Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Dvorak | 1,914 | Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D2 - Seniors 65+ | C11 |
| Aug 2023 | Vitezslav Musil | 1,871 | ch-CZE Seniors 65 | E61 |
| Aug 2015 | Milan Kaplan | 1,815 | Brno Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brno Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,850 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 65 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,796 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| Olomouc Chess Summer 2026 | D2 - Seniors 65+ | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,075 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,168 |
| Frydek Mistek Open | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karel Kubala's chess games?
35 games by Karel Kubala, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Karel Kubala has played.
What does Karel Kubala play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Karel Kubala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karel Kubala answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karel Kubala play as White?
As White, Karel Kubala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karel Kubala play as Black?
As Black, Karel Kubala most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Karel Kubala's FIDE rating?
Karel Kubala is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Karel Kubala played?
Our database contains 35 games by Karel Kubala, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karel Kubala?
35 games by Karel Kubala 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.