Prepare against Petr Kucera
FM · Czechia · World #8,128 classical · FIDE ID 300551
Our database contains 263 games by Petr Kucera, covering Apr 2003 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 | 2,202 | 2,386 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,270 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 90 | 118 | 55 | 34.2% |
| As White | 124 | 47 | 55 | 22 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 139 | 43 | 63 | 33 | 30.9% |
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 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 80.6% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 15.3% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kucera usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kucera usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kucera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 52.3% | 66.2% |
| c6 | 22 | 33.8% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 41.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 30.2% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 23.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Petr Kucera's chess games
All 263 games by Petr Kucera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 90 wins, 118 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | David Kanovsky | 2,431 | chT1W-CZE 0809 | A04 |
| Feb 2010 | Thomas RJ Hinks Edwards | 2,393 | chT2B-CZE 0910 | B11 |
| Mar 2015 | Petr Simek | 2,383 | chT-CZE 1W 1415 | B70 |
| Apr 2012 | David Varga | 2,355 | chT1W-CZE 1112 | D18 |
| Jan 2009 | Marian Sabol | 2,354 | chT1W-CZE 0809 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberec Desko Open | 2021 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,184 |
| chT1W-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1314 | 2014 | 16 | 9 | 2,291 |
| chT-CZE 1W 1415 | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| chT2B-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,314 |
| chT1W-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,236 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kucera's chess games?
263 games by Petr Kucera, from Apr 2003 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 124 games with White in our database, Petr Kucera opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kucera answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games).
What openings does Petr Kucera play as White?
As White, Petr Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kucera most often plays: French: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Petr Kucera's FIDE rating?
Petr Kucera is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Petr Kucera played?
Our database contains 263 games by Petr Kucera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 118 draws, 55 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kucera?
263 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.