Prepare against Cyril Papan
Czechia · World #77,066 classical · FIDE ID 315729
When preparing against Cyril Papan, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 179 games by Cyril Papan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cyril Papan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril Papan 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 | 1,798 | 2,119 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,020 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 54 | 42 | 83 | 30.2% |
| As White | 77 | 26 | 17 | 34 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 28 | 25 | 49 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyril Papan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyril Papan's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 84.4% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 14.3% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Papan usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Papan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Papan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Papan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Papan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Papan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 37.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 37.2% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Cyril Papan's chess games
All 179 games by Cyril Papan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 42 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Jaroslav Danes | 2,255 | Ostrava Open | A11 |
| Sep 2005 | Ferenc Frink | 2,212 | Tatry Open | A46 |
| Jan 2007 | Michal Walentukiewicz | 2,185 | Ostrava Konik Open A | A14 |
| May 2005 | Martin Bures | 2,183 | Ostrava SME Open | A67 |
| Oct 2010 | Vlastimil Sejkora | 2,172 | Tatry Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 29 | 12 | 1,987 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2016 | 27 | 11 | 1,991 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 27 | 15 | 1,893 |
| Tatry Open | 2010 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,059 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 19 | 8 | 2,000 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,788 |
| Ostrava SME Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
| 42nd Imperia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril Papan's chess games?
179 games by Cyril Papan, from Apr 2003 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 Cyril Papan has played.
What does Cyril Papan play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Cyril Papan opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril Papan answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Cyril Papan play as White?
As White, Cyril Papan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril Papan play as Black?
As Black, Cyril Papan most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Cyril Papan's FIDE rating?
Cyril Papan is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Cyril Papan played?
Our database contains 179 games by Cyril Papan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 42 draws, 83 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril Papan?
179 games by Cyril Papan 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.