Prepare against Richard Kudla
Czechia · World #22,305 classical · FIDE ID 330701
When preparing against Richard Kudla, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Richard Kudla, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Kudla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Kudla 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 | 2,038 | 2,102 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,089 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 34.7% |
| As White | 88 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Kudla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Kudla's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 92.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kudla usually continues c3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kudla usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kudla usually continues exd5 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kudla usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kudla usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 90.7% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
Richard Kudla's chess games
All 170 games by Richard Kudla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 59 wins, 59 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,409 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B06 |
| Apr 2021 | Michal Novotny | 2,243 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C01 |
| Jun 2012 | Karel Kratochvil | 2,213 | 7th Teplice Open | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Petr Cechura | 2,192 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B10 |
| Apr 2021 | Natasa Richterova | 2,188 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,168 |
| Ostrava Open B | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,345 |
| chT2F-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,170 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,924 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 7th Bohumin Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| 6th Bohumin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Kudla's chess games?
170 games by Richard Kudla, from Oct 2007 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 Richard Kudla has played.
What does Richard Kudla play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Richard Kudla opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Kudla answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Richard Kudla play as White?
As White, Richard Kudla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Kudla play as Black?
As Black, Richard Kudla most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Richard Kudla's FIDE rating?
Richard Kudla is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Richard Kudla played?
Our database contains 170 games by Richard Kudla, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 59 draws, 52 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Kudla?
170 games by Richard Kudla 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.