Prepare against Peter Rucek
Slovakia · World #20,819 classical · FIDE ID 73611395
When preparing against Peter Rucek, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 143 games by Peter Rucek, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Rucek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 2,051 | 2,070 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 59 | 37 | 47 | 41.3% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 76 | 31 | 18 | 27 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Rucek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Rucek's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 65.7% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 25.4% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Rucek usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rucek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rucek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 88.0% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
Peter Rucek's chess games
All 143 games by Peter Rucek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 59 wins, 37 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Andrea Bochnickova | 2,139 | Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | C06 |
| Aug 2024 | Augusto Menvielle Laccourreye | 2,092 | Teguise Hotel Open | C02 |
| Jun 2021 | Andrej Holly | 2,038 | Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | A83 |
| Dec 2023 | Jan Detko | 2,031 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | B00 |
| Mar 2023 | Martin Kuna | 2,004 | chT2B-SVK 2223 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,796 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 1,824 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,664 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
| chT2B-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,985 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,790 |
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Rucek's chess games?
143 games by Peter Rucek, from Oct 2015 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 Peter Rucek has played.
What does Peter Rucek play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Peter Rucek opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Rucek answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Peter Rucek play as White?
As White, Peter Rucek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Rucek play as Black?
As Black, Peter Rucek most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Peter Rucek's FIDE rating?
Peter Rucek is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Peter Rucek played?
Our database contains 143 games by Peter Rucek, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 37 draws, 47 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Rucek?
143 games by Peter 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.