Prepare against Ladislav Kral
Czechia · World #145,176 classical · FIDE ID 333280
When preparing against Ladislav Kral, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Vienna Game as White, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Ladislav Kral, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Kral's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Kral 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 | 1,606 | 1,890 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,687 | 1,735 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 44 | 24 | 75 | 30.8% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 11 | 37 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 19 | 13 | 38 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Kral's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Kral's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kral usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kral usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kral usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 90.0% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Ladislav Kral's chess games
All 143 games by Ladislav Kral in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 44 wins, 24 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Lucie Rerabkova | 1,946 | Tabor Open | C14 |
| Aug 2010 | Pavel Novak | 1,934 | Tabor Open | B01 |
| Sep 2012 | Anton Bidlen | 1,897 | Tatry Open | C25 |
| Jan 2016 | Kris Klausen | 1,891 | 15th Marianske Lazne Open | B92 |
| Sep 2012 | Andrej Jancura | 1,872 | Tatry Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 47 | 18.5 | 1,703 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,448 |
| Tatry Open | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,815 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,579 |
| 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,479 |
| Cesky Krumlov Open 2nd | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,814 |
| 1st Cesky Krumlov Open | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Kral's chess games?
143 games by Ladislav Kral, from Jan 2008 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 Ladislav Kral has played.
What does Ladislav Kral play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Ladislav Kral opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Kral answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Kral play as White?
As White, Ladislav Kral's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Kral play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Kral most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Ladislav Kral's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Kral is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,687 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ladislav Kral played?
Our database contains 143 games by Ladislav Kral, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 24 draws, 75 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Kral?
143 games by Ladislav Kral 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.