Prepare against Stepan Kroulik
Czechia · World #75,505 classical · FIDE ID 23725460
When preparing against Stepan Kroulik, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 66 games by Stepan Kroulik, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Kroulik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Kroulik 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 | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,841 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,786 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 29 | 12 | 25 | 43.9% |
| As White | 33 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Kroulik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Kroulik's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Kroulik usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Stepan Kroulik's chess games
All 66 games by Stepan Kroulik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Daniel K Asiimwe | 2,016 | ch-CZE U10 | B02 |
| Mar 2024 | Vojtech Velim | 1,889 | ch-CZE U12 | A46 |
| Mar 2022 | Pavel Broz | 1,813 | ch-CZE U10 | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Antonin Sochor | 1,779 | ch-CZE U12 | A16 |
| Mar 2024 | Radek Sudrich | 1,722 | ch-CZE U12 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,451 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 1,614 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,410 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,114 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,234 |
| 29th Klatovy Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,574 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Kroulik's chess games?
66 games by Stepan Kroulik, from Jul 2019 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 Stepan Kroulik has played.
What does Stepan Kroulik play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Stepan Kroulik opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Kroulik answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Stepan Kroulik play as White?
As White, Stepan Kroulik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Kroulik play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Kroulik most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Stepan Kroulik's FIDE rating?
Stepan Kroulik is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stepan Kroulik played?
Our database contains 66 games by Stepan Kroulik, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Kroulik?
66 games by Stepan Kroulik 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.