Prepare against Petr Kucera
FM · Czechia · World #7,496 classical · FIDE ID 333840
Our database contains 362 games by Petr Kucera, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kucera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kucera 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 | 2,214 | 2,301 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,302 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,252 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 127 | 166 | 69 | 35.1% |
| As White | 177 | 66 | 88 | 23 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 185 | 61 | 78 | 46 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kucera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kucera's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 78.5% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 10.7% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 6.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kucera usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kucera usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 27.2% | 70.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 24.7% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 22.2% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 19.8% | 28.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 72.3% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.8% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Petr Kucera's chess games
All 362 games by Petr Kucera in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 127 wins, 166 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/15/2 | 39.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A63 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Petr Simek | 2,383 | 15th Liberec Open | A37 |
| Oct 2009 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,367 | 10th Liberec Open | D13 |
| Oct 2012 | Evgeny Golcman | 2,323 | 13th Liberec Open | A83 |
| Oct 2011 | Virginijus Dambrauskas | 2,316 | 12th Liberec Open | A53 |
| Feb 2014 | Tomas Vagner | 2,316 | chT2B-CZE 1314 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2023 | 33 | 21 | 2,183 |
| Liberec Metalmex Open | 2012 | 23 | 15 | 2,223 |
| chT2B-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,340 |
| chT2C-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,265 |
| chT-CZE 2B 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,186 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kucera's chess games?
362 games by Petr Kucera, from Oct 2007 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 Petr Kucera has played.
What does Petr Kucera play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Petr Kucera opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kucera answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Petr Kucera play as White?
As White, Petr Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kucera most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Petr Kucera's FIDE rating?
Petr Kucera is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Petr Kucera played?
Our database contains 362 games by Petr Kucera, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 166 draws, 69 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kucera?
362 games by Petr Kucera 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.