Prepare against Martin Kuru
Czechia · World #55,178 classical · FIDE ID 337269
When preparing against Martin Kuru, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Martin Kuru, covering Oct 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kuru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kuru 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 | 1,874 | 1,956 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 26.5% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kuru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kuru's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 65.4% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 26.9% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kuru usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kuru usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kuru usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kuru usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kuru usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Martin Kuru's chess games
All 49 games by Martin Kuru in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Paulo Bulo | 2,197 | 11th Nachod Open | D02 |
| Jul 2013 | Jiri Bednar | 1,965 | 11th Nachod Open | D05 |
| Jul 2013 | Karel Haderka | 1,945 | 11th Nachod Open | D04 |
| Jul 2011 | Lubos Jina | 1,868 | 9th Nachod Open | D10 |
| Jul 2011 | Vaclav Hovad | 1,737 | 9th Nachod Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-CZE Seniors 50 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,874 |
| 8th Hradec Kralove Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,555 |
| 9th Hradec Kralove Open | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,583 |
| 13th Hradec Kralove Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kuru's chess games?
49 games by Martin Kuru, from Oct 2007 to Nov 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 Martin Kuru has played.
What does Martin Kuru play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Martin Kuru opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kuru answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Kuru play as White?
As White, Martin Kuru's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kuru play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kuru most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Martin Kuru's FIDE rating?
Martin Kuru is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Martin Kuru played?
Our database contains 49 games by Martin Kuru, covering Oct 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kuru?
49 games by Martin Kuru 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.