Prepare against Ladislav Kukacka
Czechia · World #137,100 classical · FIDE ID 301655
When preparing against Ladislav Kukacka, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 129 games by Ladislav Kukacka, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Kukacka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Kukacka 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 | 1,627 | 1,706 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,734 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 29 | 23 | 77 | 22.5% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 13 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 9 | 10 | 50 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Kukacka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Kukacka's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 43.3% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 28.3% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kukacka usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kukacka usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Kukacka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kukacka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Kukacka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Kukacka usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 4.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Ladislav Kukacka's chess games
All 129 games by Ladislav Kukacka in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Pavol Sedlacek | 2,206 | Klatovy Open B | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Libor Titera | 1,869 | Ceske Budejovice Open | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Kubicek | 1,834 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | A81 |
| Sep 2006 | Vladimir Novotny | 1,833 | Prague ProMoPro Open | D70 |
| Jul 2023 | Vaclav Simacek | 1,799 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 2003 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,749 |
| Chrudim Open | 2004 | 18 | 6 | 1,579 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 16 | 2.5 | 1,515 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,732 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,744 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2010 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,504 |
| Tabor Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,635 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Kukacka's chess games?
129 games by Ladislav Kukacka, from Sep 2014 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 Kukacka has played.
What does Ladislav Kukacka play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ladislav Kukacka opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Kukacka answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Kukacka play as White?
As White, Ladislav Kukacka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Kukacka play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Kukacka most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Ladislav Kukacka's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Kukacka is currently rated 1,627 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (May 2025).
How many games has Ladislav Kukacka played?
Our database contains 129 games by Ladislav Kukacka, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 77 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Kukacka?
129 games by Ladislav Kukacka 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.