Prepare against Lubomir Kuracina
Slovakia · World #131,864 classical · FIDE ID 14956527
When preparing against Lubomir Kuracina, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Lubomir Kuracina, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Kuracina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir Kuracina 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 | 1,642 | 1,643 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 9 | 27 | 28.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Kuracina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Kuracina's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Kuracina usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kuracina usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kuracina usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 20.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Lubomir Kuracina's chess games
All 50 games by Lubomir Kuracina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Peter Smrek | 1,708 | chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | A20 |
| Mar 2023 | Marian Harasta | 1,675 | chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | A21 |
| Feb 2017 | Lubomir Papanek | 1,644 | chT4-SVK A21 1617 | C68 |
| Jan 2018 | Lubomir Nedorost | 1,627 | chT4-SVK A21 1718 | B21 |
| Oct 2016 | Anton Madzo | 1,508 | chT4-SVK A21 1617 | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,578 |
| chT4-SVK A21 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,363 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,285 |
| chT-SVK 4 A21 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,544 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,163 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Kuracina's chess games?
50 games by Lubomir Kuracina, from Jan 2017 to Jul 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 Lubomir Kuracina has played.
What does Lubomir Kuracina play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Lubomir Kuracina opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Kuracina answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Kuracina play as White?
As White, Lubomir Kuracina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Kuracina play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Kuracina most often plays: Philidor (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Lubomir Kuracina's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Kuracina is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,643 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lubomir Kuracina played?
Our database contains 50 games by Lubomir Kuracina, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Kuracina?
50 games by Lubomir Kuracina 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.