Prepare against Dustin Koperski
Canada · World #76,987 classical · FIDE ID 2620634
When preparing against Dustin Koperski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Dustin Koperski, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dustin Koperski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dustin Koperski 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 | 1,799 | 1,824 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,799 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 31 | 22 | 47 | 31.0% |
| As White | 50 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 8 | 29 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dustin Koperski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dustin Koperski's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Koperski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Koperski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Koperski usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 31.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Dustin Koperski's chess games
All 100 games by Dustin Koperski in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Oteri Martins Efemuai | 2,160 | Alberta Open | B21 |
| Apr 2025 | Anthony Levin | 2,016 | Reykjavik Open | B21 |
| Apr 2025 | Nicolas Skettos | 1,983 | Reykjavik Open | B27 |
| Nov 2021 | David Yao | 1,819 | Banff Open | B11 |
| Dec 2016 | Ali Razzaq | 1,786 | Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Open | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,700 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,888 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| Lethbridge Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| Edmonton Northern Alberta Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,538 |
| Northern Alberta Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,723 |
| Edmonton International Qualifier | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dustin Koperski's chess games?
100 games by Dustin Koperski, from Mar 2015 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 Dustin Koperski has played.
What does Dustin Koperski play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Dustin Koperski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dustin Koperski answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Dustin Koperski play as White?
As White, Dustin Koperski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dustin Koperski play as Black?
As Black, Dustin Koperski most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Dustin Koperski's FIDE rating?
Dustin Koperski is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Dustin Koperski played?
Our database contains 100 games by Dustin Koperski, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 47 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dustin Koperski?
100 games by Dustin Koperski 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.