Prepare against Pavol Rucek
Slovakia · World #146,622 classical · FIDE ID 14953129
When preparing against Pavol Rucek, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Pavol Rucek, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavol Rucek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavol Rucek 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 | 1,603 | 1,644 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 6 | 28 | 26.1% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavol Rucek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavol Rucek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 35.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 35.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Bc4 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (24% of these games) — Rucek usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Pavol Rucek's chess games
All 46 games by Pavol Rucek in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Dusan Hurton | 1,612 | chT2B-SVK 2122 | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Viliam Priwitzer | 1,545 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | C65 |
| Dec 2022 | Peter Kosik | 1,516 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | C31 |
| Dec 2017 | Peter Maslak | 1,325 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | B07 |
| Nov 2023 | Pavel Kulich | 1,294 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,338 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,298 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,417 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,299 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,155 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,360 |
| chT2B-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,697 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavol Rucek's chess games?
46 games by Pavol Rucek, from Dec 2017 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 Pavol Rucek has played.
What does Pavol Rucek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Pavol Rucek opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavol Rucek answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavol Rucek play as White?
As White, Pavol Rucek's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavol Rucek play as Black?
As Black, Pavol Rucek most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pavol Rucek's FIDE rating?
Pavol Rucek is currently rated 1,603 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,644 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Pavol Rucek played?
Our database contains 46 games by Pavol Rucek, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavol Rucek?
46 games by Pavol Rucek 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.