Prepare against Michal Kukan
Slovakia · World #85,337 classical · FIDE ID 14951967
When preparing against Michal Kukan, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 123 games by Michal Kukan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Kukan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Kukan 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 | 1,773 | 1,840 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,827 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,839 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 45 | 13 | 65 | 36.6% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 3 | 35 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 10 | 30 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Kukan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Kukan's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 67.2% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 13.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 34.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kukan usually continues Nc3 (19.2% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kukan usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kukan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kukan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kukan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kukan usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 39.4% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 24.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Michal Kukan's chess games
All 123 games by Michal Kukan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 45 wins, 13 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| E72 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Miroslav Kijac | 2,078 | Bratislava Slovakia Open | D15 |
| Jul 2020 | Faruk Osmanovic | 1,999 | ch-SVK Amateur | D10 |
| Sep 2024 | Joao Artur Almeida Santos | 1,963 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | D10 |
| Aug 2022 | Renata Farkas | 1,908 | Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | A36 |
| Jul 2019 | Jan Mudron | 1,756 | ch-SVK Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,674 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,581 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,735 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,653 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Kukan's chess games?
123 games by Michal Kukan, from Oct 2015 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 Michal Kukan has played.
What does Michal Kukan play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Michal Kukan opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Kukan answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Michal Kukan play as White?
As White, Michal Kukan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Kukan play as Black?
As Black, Michal Kukan most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Michal Kukan's FIDE rating?
Michal Kukan is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Michal Kukan played?
Our database contains 123 games by Michal Kukan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 13 draws, 65 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Kukan?
123 games by Michal Kukan 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.