Prepare against Miroslav Bucek
Czechia · World #93,143 classical · FIDE ID 23726938
When preparing against Miroslav Bucek, 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 36 games by Miroslav Bucek, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Bucek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Bucek 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 | 1,749 | 1,757 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,703 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,695 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Bucek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Bucek's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Bucek usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bucek usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bucek usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Miroslav Bucek's chess games
All 36 games by Miroslav Bucek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Zdenek Bartonicek | 2,001 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C56 |
| Aug 2024 | Jiri Matyska | 1,887 | Jesenik Open B | D03 |
| Aug 2020 | Radek Stos | 1,790 | Skalica Rapid Open | C77 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Porc | 1,544 | Jesenik Rapid Open | D02 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Vojtek | 1,511 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| Jesenik Rapid Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,427 |
| Skalica Rapid Open | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,535 |
| Jesenik Open B | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,771 |
| JESENIK Open 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,745 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,855 |
| chT2E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,546 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Bucek's chess games?
36 games by Miroslav Bucek, from Aug 2018 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 Miroslav Bucek has played.
What does Miroslav Bucek play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Miroslav Bucek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Bucek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Bucek play as White?
As White, Miroslav Bucek's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Bucek play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Bucek most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Miroslav Bucek's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Bucek is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Miroslav Bucek played?
Our database contains 36 games by Miroslav Bucek, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Bucek?
36 games by Miroslav Bucek 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.