Prepare against Matej Kuchar
Czechia · World #23,611 classical · FIDE ID 358207
Our database contains 331 games by Matej Kuchar, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kuchar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kuchar 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 | 2,028 | 2,189 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,172 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,114 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 113 | 77 | 141 | 34.1% |
| As White | 166 | 57 | 43 | 66 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 165 | 56 | 34 | 75 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kuchar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kuchar's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 95.8% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kuchar usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kuchar usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kuchar usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuchar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kuchar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kuchar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 56.5% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 24 | 28.2% | 52.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 12.9% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Matej Kuchar's chess games
All 331 games by Matej Kuchar in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 113 wins, 77 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jakub Pulpan | 2,406 | 6th Bohumin Open A | B90 |
| Jul 2023 | Martin Fargac | 2,354 | 6th Bohumin Open A | D03 |
| Mar 2018 | Jan Mikes | 2,332 | Pobeskydy Open | C06 |
| Apr 2018 | Jan Miesbauer | 2,298 | chT-CZE U18 Extraliga final-A 1718 | C03 |
| Jul 2017 | Ernst Weinzettl | 2,290 | Vsetin Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2018 | 21 | 11 | 2,067 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,998 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,832 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,194 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,487 |
| Brno Trade Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kuchar's chess games?
331 games by Matej Kuchar, from May 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 Matej Kuchar has played.
What does Matej Kuchar play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Matej Kuchar opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kuchar answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Matej Kuchar play as White?
As White, Matej Kuchar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kuchar play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kuchar most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Matej Kuchar's FIDE rating?
Matej Kuchar is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (May 2018).
How many games has Matej Kuchar played?
Our database contains 331 games by Matej Kuchar, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 77 draws, 141 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kuchar?
331 games by Matej Kuchar 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.