Prepare against Frantisek Kopnicky
Slovakia · World #50,008 classical · FIDE ID 14903318
When preparing against Frantisek Kopnicky, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Frantisek Kopnicky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Kopnicky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Kopnicky 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 | 1,893 | 2,063 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,939 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,927 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 42 | 97 | 81 | 19.1% |
| As White | 110 | 24 | 51 | 35 | 21.8% |
| As Black | 110 | 18 | 46 | 46 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Kopnicky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Kopnicky's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 84.5% | 45.2% |
| b3 | 10 | 9.1% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues c3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 53.3% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 7 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 87.5% |
Frantisek Kopnicky's chess games
All 220 games by Frantisek Kopnicky 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: 42 wins, 97 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Jan Dudas | 2,295 | ch-SVK | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Branislav Krajcovic | 2,175 | chT2-SVK 9697 | B01 |
| Mar 2009 | Roman Juhar | 2,161 | chT1E-SVK 0809 | B20 |
| Jan 1994 | Peter Marusak | 2,160 | ch-SVK | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Matej Vyparina | 2,120 | chT1E-SVK 9798 | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2022 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| chT2-SVK 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,030 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| chT1E-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Kopnicky's chess games?
220 games by Frantisek Kopnicky, 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 Frantisek Kopnicky has played.
What does Frantisek Kopnicky play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Frantisek Kopnicky opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Kopnicky answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...b6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Kopnicky play as White?
As White, Frantisek Kopnicky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Kopnicky play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Kopnicky most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Frantisek Kopnicky's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Kopnicky is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Frantisek Kopnicky played?
Our database contains 220 games by Frantisek Kopnicky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 97 draws, 81 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Kopnicky?
220 games by Frantisek Kopnicky 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.