Prepare against Tomas Kukla
Slovakia · World #63,577 classical · FIDE ID 14913267
When preparing against Tomas Kukla, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Tomas Kukla, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Kukla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Kukla 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 | 1,843 | 1,878 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,876 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 28.8% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Kukla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Kukla's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 53.6% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kukla usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kukla usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kukla usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kukla usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kukla usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kukla usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Tomas Kukla's chess games
All 52 games by Tomas Kukla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,371 | Stare Mesto Open | A34 |
| Jan 2011 | Michal Koval | 2,088 | chT-SVK 1011 | B80 |
| Mar 2011 | Robert Sabik | 1,976 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | B94 |
| Jul 2007 | Martin Hricko | 1,946 | ch-SVK Open A | E91 |
| Feb 2008 | Peter Cervenka | 1,913 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| Brno Duras Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,867 |
| chT-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Kukla's chess games?
52 games by Tomas Kukla, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Tomas Kukla has played.
What does Tomas Kukla play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tomas Kukla opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Kukla answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Kukla play as White?
As White, Tomas Kukla's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Kukla play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Kukla most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tomas Kukla's FIDE rating?
Tomas Kukla is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Tomas Kukla played?
Our database contains 52 games by Tomas Kukla, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Kukla?
52 games by Tomas Kukla 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.