Prepare against Nikola Kusova

Czechia · World #87,427 classical · FIDE ID 23733705

When preparing against Nikola Kusova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%).

Our database contains 140 games by Nikola Kusova, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Kusova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Kusova 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Kusova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Kusova's side.

First moves as White (67 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
  • …e5 (45% of these games) — Kusova usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
  • …c5 (25% of these games) — Kusova usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
  • …c6 (10% of these games) — Kusova usually continues d4 (41.7% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Nikola Kusova's chess games

All 140 games by Nikola Kusova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 54 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Nikola Kusova's chess games?

140 games by Nikola Kusova, from Jan 2020 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 Nikola Kusova has played.

What does Nikola Kusova play on the first move as White?

Across 67 games with White in our database, Nikola Kusova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Kusova answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).

What openings does Nikola Kusova play as White?

As White, Nikola Kusova's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Nikola Kusova play as Black?

As Black, Nikola Kusova most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.

What is Nikola Kusova's FIDE rating?

Nikola Kusova is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Mar 2025).

How many games has Nikola Kusova played?

Our database contains 140 games by Nikola Kusova, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses (38.6% win rate).

How do I prepare against Nikola Kusova?

140 games by Nikola Kusova 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.

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