Prepare against Matej Kukucka
Slovakia · World #17,509 classical · FIDE ID 14917270
Our database contains 313 games by Matej Kukucka, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kukucka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kukucka 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 | 2,080 | 2,156 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,101 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,087 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 76 | 151 | 86 | 24.3% |
| As White | 154 | 47 | 68 | 39 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 159 | 29 | 83 | 47 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kukucka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kukucka's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 63.6% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 53 | 34.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kukucka usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kukucka usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kukucka usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kukucka usually continues Nc3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kukucka usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kukucka usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 53.6% | 41.9% |
| c5 | 27 | 39.1% | 42.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 38.1% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Matej Kukucka's chess games
All 313 games by Matej Kukucka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 76 wins, 151 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 0/9/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Florian Hujbert | 2,420 | chT1E-SVK 1920 | D35 |
| Oct 2014 | Vladimir Vojtek | 2,336 | Tatry Open | E20 |
| Sep 2012 | Jan Sikora | 2,203 | Tatry Open | D36 |
| Dec 2022 | Karol Ruckschloss | 2,196 | chT1W-SVK 2223 | A25 |
| Dec 2014 | Martin Dobrotka | 2,189 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 36 | 16 | 2,081 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 13 | 9 | 2,099 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,088 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| chT1W-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kukucka's chess games?
313 games by Matej Kukucka, from Jan 2009 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 Matej Kukucka has played.
What does Matej Kukucka play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Matej Kukucka opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kukucka answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Matej Kukucka play as White?
As White, Matej Kukucka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kukucka play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kukucka most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Matej Kukucka's FIDE rating?
Matej Kukucka is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Matej Kukucka played?
Our database contains 313 games by Matej Kukucka, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 151 draws, 86 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kukucka?
313 games by Matej Kukucka 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.