Prepare against Stepan Soucha
Czechia · World #61,574 classical · FIDE ID 342360
When preparing against Stepan Soucha, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 52 games by Stepan Soucha, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Soucha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Soucha 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 | 1,850 | 1,900 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 23.1% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Soucha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Soucha's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 93.5% | 37.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Soucha usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Soucha usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Soucha usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Soucha usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Soucha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Stepan Soucha's chess games
All 52 games by Stepan Soucha in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir Rosenzweig | 2,349 | chTJ-CZE 9900 | D91 |
| Mar 2019 | Miloslav Pilar | 2,123 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | A58 |
| Jan 2019 | Martin Pospisil | 2,056 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | D52 |
| Jan 1998 | Lubos Dostal | 1,750 | Klatovy Open B | C34 |
| Jan 1998 | Miloslav Hlina | 1,615 | Klatovy Open B | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open B | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 1,886 |
| Klatovy Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,698 |
| chT2A-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,774 |
| chT2b-CZE 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 1 | 1,904 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
| chTJ-CZE 9900 | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,113 |
| chTJ-CZE 0001 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Soucha's chess games?
52 games by Stepan Soucha, from May 2011 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 Soucha has played.
What does Stepan Soucha play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Stepan Soucha opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Soucha answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Stepan Soucha play as White?
As White, Stepan Soucha's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Soucha play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Soucha most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Stepan Soucha's FIDE rating?
Stepan Soucha is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Stepan Soucha played?
Our database contains 52 games by Stepan Soucha, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Soucha?
52 games by Stepan Soucha 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.