Prepare against Richard Nekula
Czechia · World #37,771 classical · FIDE ID 312347
Our database contains 63 games by Richard Nekula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Nekula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Nekula 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 | 1,945 | 2,107 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 22.2% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Nekula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Nekula's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Nekula usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nekula usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Nekula usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Nekula usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Richard Nekula's chess games
All 63 games by Richard Nekula 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: 14 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jiri Bolacky | 2,190 | ch-Moravia | B30 |
| Feb 2007 | Ivo Svoboda | 2,034 | chT2d-CZE 0607 | B85 |
| Jan 2005 | Jaroslav Binder | 1,985 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | C55 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Keprt | 1,904 | Znojmo Rotunda Open A | C24 |
| Jan 1997 | Martin Makovicka | 1,870 | ch-Moravia | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
| Znojmo Open A | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| Znojmo Rotunda Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| chT2d-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-Moravia | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,134 |
| chT2d-CZE 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,077 |
| Rymarov Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Nekula's chess games?
63 games by Richard Nekula, 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 Richard Nekula has played.
What does Richard Nekula play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Richard Nekula opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Nekula answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Richard Nekula play as White?
As White, Richard Nekula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Nekula play as Black?
As Black, Richard Nekula most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Richard Nekula's FIDE rating?
Richard Nekula is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Richard Nekula played?
Our database contains 63 games by Richard Nekula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Nekula?
63 games by Richard Nekula 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.