Prepare against Kristian Rucek
Slovakia · World #9,588 classical · FIDE ID 73611409
Our database contains 250 games by Kristian Rucek, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristian Rucek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristian Rucek 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 | 2,177 | 2,234 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,985 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 118 | 49 | 83 | 47.2% |
| As White | 129 | 63 | 24 | 42 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 55 | 25 | 41 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristian Rucek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristian Rucek's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 65.9% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 26 | 20.2% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 13.2% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 75.0% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 97.9% | 60.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Kristian Rucek's chess games
All 250 games by Kristian Rucek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 118 wins, 49 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Tomas Danada | 2,315 | chT-SVK 2223 | D30 |
| Nov 2023 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,271 | chT-SVK 1W 2324 | B22 |
| Apr 2023 | Tomas Brnusak | 2,261 | ch-SVK U20 | A80 |
| May 2022 | Patrik Stevik | 2,249 | ch-SVK U18 | E94 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Petran | 2,228 | chT-SVK 2223 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2021 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,841 |
| chT-SVK 1W 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,244 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,173 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 2,078 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,879 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,971 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristian Rucek's chess games?
250 games by Kristian Rucek, from Oct 2015 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 Kristian Rucek has played.
What does Kristian Rucek play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Kristian Rucek opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristian Rucek answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kristian Rucek play as White?
As White, Kristian Rucek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristian Rucek play as Black?
As Black, Kristian Rucek most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Kristian Rucek's FIDE rating?
Kristian Rucek is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Kristian Rucek played?
Our database contains 250 games by Kristian Rucek, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 49 draws, 83 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristian Rucek?
250 games by Kristian Rucek 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.