Prepare against Petr Rucka
Czechia · World #53,558 classical · FIDE ID 329541
Our database contains 38 games by Petr Rucka, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Rucka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Rucka 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 | 1,879 | 2,051 | Apr 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,900 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 15.8% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Rucka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Rucka's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Rucka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rucka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Rucka usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Rucka usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Petr Rucka's chess games
All 38 games by Petr Rucka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 6 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Vladimir Potomak | 2,197 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | B40 |
| Dec 2005 | Karel Zalesky | 2,077 | chT2f-CZE 0506 | B50 |
| Mar 2024 | Milan Rachunek | 1,919 | chT-Zlin Region 2324 | C45 |
| Sep 2013 | Josef Valenta | 1,647 | Valasska Bystrice Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 41st Vsetin Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,787 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| Rychnov Seniors Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,676 |
| chT-Zlin Region 2223 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,597 |
| 21st Wch Seniors | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Rucka's chess games?
38 games by Petr Rucka, from Jul 2006 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 Rucka has played.
What does Petr Rucka play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Petr Rucka opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Rucka answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Petr Rucka play as White?
As White, Petr Rucka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Rucka play as Black?
As Black, Petr Rucka most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Petr Rucka's FIDE rating?
Petr Rucka is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Petr Rucka played?
Our database contains 38 games by Petr Rucka, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Rucka?
38 games by Petr Rucka 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.