Prepare against David Hepnar
Czechia · World #76,592 classical · FIDE ID 327069
When preparing against David Hepnar, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 45 games by David Hepnar, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Hepnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Hepnar 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 | 1,800 | 1,870 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22.2% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Hepnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Hepnar's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hepnar usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hepnar usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hepnar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hepnar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
David Hepnar's chess games
All 45 games by David Hepnar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jiri Hornicek | 2,202 | 9th Nachod Open | B01 |
| Nov 2005 | Kamil Moller | 2,004 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | A03 |
| Jan 2004 | Otto Nyvlt | 1,865 | Nachod Open 0405 | B09 |
| Nov 2005 | Ladislav Kaspar | 1,779 | chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | B85 |
| Jan 2001 | Jaroslav Rerabek | 1,695 | 7th Nachod Open | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachod Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| Nachod Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 9th Nachod Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,735 |
| 8th Nachod Open | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 1,747 |
| chT-Hradec Kralove Region 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| 7th Nachod Open | 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2,095 |
| 5th Nachod Open | 1999 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Hepnar's chess games?
45 games by David Hepnar, from Oct 2005 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 David Hepnar has played.
What does David Hepnar play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, David Hepnar opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Hepnar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does David Hepnar play as White?
As White, David Hepnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Hepnar play as Black?
As Black, David Hepnar most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is David Hepnar's FIDE rating?
David Hepnar is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Mar 2024).
How many games has David Hepnar played?
Our database contains 45 games by David Hepnar, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Hepnar?
45 games by David Hepnar 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.