Prepare against Tomas Kucera
Czechia · World #32,168 classical · FIDE ID 311065
When preparing against Tomas Kucera, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 154 games by Tomas Kucera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Kucera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Kucera 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 | 1,973 | 2,116 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,037 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,027 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 46 | 33 | 75 | 29.9% |
| As White | 76 | 22 | 12 | 42 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Kucera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Kucera's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 92.1% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (30.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kucera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kucera usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kucera usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kucera usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 59.5% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 32.4% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Tomas Kucera's chess games
All 154 games by Tomas Kucera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 46 wins, 33 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A43 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Akaki Sharashenidze | 2,326 | 10th Prague Golden Open | E70 |
| Jul 2004 | Miroslav Odehnal | 2,226 | Klatovy Open A | D26 |
| Dec 2018 | Marius Gramb | 2,188 | 28th Erfurt Open | B70 |
| Sep 2003 | Miroslav Masek | 2,178 | Prague ProMoPro Open | E97 |
| Oct 2015 | Pavel Rehak | 2,172 | chT2C-CZE 1516 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,098 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,973 |
| Skalica Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 11th Prague Golden Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,779 |
| 10th Prague Golden Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Kucera's chess games?
154 games by Tomas Kucera, from Apr 2003 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 Tomas Kucera has played.
What does Tomas Kucera play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Tomas Kucera opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Kucera answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Kucera play as White?
As White, Tomas Kucera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Kucera play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Kucera most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Tomas Kucera's FIDE rating?
Tomas Kucera is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Tomas Kucera played?
Our database contains 154 games by Tomas Kucera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 33 draws, 75 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Kucera?
154 games by Tomas Kucera 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.