Prepare against Petr Kukla
Czechia · World #20,569 classical · FIDE ID 334952
Our database contains 72 games by Petr Kukla, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kukla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kukla 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 | 2,052 | 2,168 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,140 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,151 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 26.4% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kukla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kukla's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 90.6% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kukla usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kukla usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kukla usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kukla usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kukla usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
Petr Kukla's chess games
All 72 games by Petr Kukla in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Milan Spal | 2,223 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | C00 |
| Apr 2012 | Lubomir Burdik | 2,208 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | D30 |
| Jan 2011 | Lubos Kriz | 2,207 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | D94 |
| Nov 2010 | Radek Turner | 2,168 | chT2A-CZE 1011 | E09 |
| Oct 2008 | Martin Cuhra | 2,168 | Cesky Krumlov Open 2nd | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,125 |
| chT2C-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,998 |
| Strmilov Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| Cesky Krumlov Open 2nd | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 5 | 1 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kukla's chess games?
72 games by Petr Kukla, from Jan 2008 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 Kukla has played.
What does Petr Kukla play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Petr Kukla opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kukla answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games).
What openings does Petr Kukla play as White?
As White, Petr Kukla's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kukla play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kukla most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Petr Kukla's FIDE rating?
Petr Kukla is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Petr Kukla played?
Our database contains 72 games by Petr Kukla, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 26 draws, 27 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kukla?
72 games by Petr Kukla 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.