Prepare against Stefan Rucabado
Czechia · World #59,231 classical · FIDE ID 23730315
Our database contains 59 games by Stefan Rucabado, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Rucabado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Rucabado 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 | 1,859 | 1,955 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 13 | 24 | 37.3% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Rucabado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Rucabado's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Rucabado usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rucabado usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Rucabado usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rucabado usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rucabado usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 6.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Stefan Rucabado's chess games
All 59 games by Stefan Rucabado in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Renata Farkas | 1,946 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B41 |
| Jul 2022 | Martin Zaza | 1,911 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandr Gregor | 1,855 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B76 |
| Jul 2024 | Tereza Radmila Sulcova | 1,840 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A95 |
| Sep 2021 | Martin Bruk | 1,805 | 1st Prague Autumn Open | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1,720 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,922 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,590 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,653 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| 21st Prague Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,836 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Rucabado's chess games?
59 games by Stefan Rucabado, from Nov 2018 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 Stefan Rucabado has played.
What does Stefan Rucabado play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Stefan Rucabado opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Rucabado answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Stefan Rucabado play as White?
As White, Stefan Rucabado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Rucabado play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Rucabado most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Stefan Rucabado's FIDE rating?
Stefan Rucabado is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Stefan Rucabado played?
Our database contains 59 games by Stefan Rucabado, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Rucabado?
59 games by Stefan Rucabado 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.