Prepare against Rudolf Krchnak
Slovakia · World #110,449 classical · FIDE ID 14907631
When preparing against Rudolf Krchnak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Rudolf Krchnak, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Krchnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Krchnak 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 | 1,700 | 1,973 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 34 | 40 | 66 | 24.3% |
| As White | 72 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 15 | 16 | 37 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Krchnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Krchnak's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Krchnak usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Krchnak usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Krchnak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 68.3% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 29.3% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
Rudolf Krchnak's chess games
All 140 games by Rudolf Krchnak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 34 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Marian Chorvat | 2,042 | chT2W-SVK 0102 | B92 |
| Oct 2006 | Milan Krist | 2,039 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | A61 |
| Dec 2001 | Miroslav Palka | 2,024 | chT2W-SVK 0102 | D01 |
| Nov 2001 | Jan Cseto | 1,990 | chT2W-SVK 0102 | D01 |
| Oct 2013 | Emanuel Miciak | 1,896 | chT4A21-SVK 1314 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,641 |
| chT2W-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,823 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,698 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,651 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 1,835 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,550 |
| chT1W-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,574 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Krchnak's chess games?
140 games by Rudolf Krchnak, from Jul 2005 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 Rudolf Krchnak has played.
What does Rudolf Krchnak play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Rudolf Krchnak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Krchnak answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Krchnak play as White?
As White, Rudolf Krchnak's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Krchnak play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Krchnak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Rudolf Krchnak's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Krchnak is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Rudolf Krchnak played?
Our database contains 140 games by Rudolf Krchnak, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 40 draws, 66 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Krchnak?
140 games by Rudolf Krchnak 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.