Prepare against Branislav Skapik
Slovakia · World #74,174 classical · FIDE ID 14913550
When preparing against Branislav Skapik, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Branislav Skapik, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branislav Skapik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branislav Skapik 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 | 1,808 | 1,887 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 65 | 58 | 51 | 37.4% |
| As White | 88 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 86 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branislav Skapik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branislav Skapik's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 43.2% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 30.7% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 23 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 63.2% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Skapik usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Skapik usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Skapik usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Skapik usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Skapik usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Skapik usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 43.3% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 23 | 38.3% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Branislav Skapik's chess games
All 174 games by Branislav Skapik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 65 wins, 58 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/9/0 | 35.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Ivan Kubis | 2,013 | chT4-SVK A21 1213 | C99 |
| Nov 2006 | Vladimir Hagara | 1,975 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | B07 |
| Oct 2011 | Jozef Jelenciak | 1,942 | chT2A-SVK 1112 | B01 |
| Nov 2014 | Michal Kucera | 1,934 | chT2A-SVK 1415 | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Marian Hrubsa | 1,929 | chT4-SVK A21 1718 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,056 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 1,856 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 1,791 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,108 |
| chT4A21-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,706 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branislav Skapik's chess games?
174 games by Branislav Skapik, from Jul 2008 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 Branislav Skapik has played.
What does Branislav Skapik play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Branislav Skapik opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branislav Skapik answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games).
What openings does Branislav Skapik play as White?
As White, Branislav Skapik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branislav Skapik play as Black?
As Black, Branislav Skapik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Branislav Skapik's FIDE rating?
Branislav Skapik is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Branislav Skapik played?
Our database contains 174 games by Branislav Skapik, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 58 draws, 51 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branislav Skapik?
174 games by Branislav Skapik 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.