Prepare against Frantisek Kupka
Czechia · World #25,219 classical · FIDE ID 309540
When preparing against Frantisek Kupka, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 76 games by Frantisek Kupka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frantisek Kupka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frantisek Kupka 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 | 2,016 | 2,125 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,086 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 19 | 33 | 24 | 25.0% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 18 | 13 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frantisek Kupka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frantisek Kupka's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 83.3% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kupka usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kupka usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kupka usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kupka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Kupka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Frantisek Kupka's chess games
All 76 games by Frantisek Kupka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 33 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Premysl Belaska | 2,272 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | C78 |
| Aug 2003 | Josef Vrchotka | 2,140 | 9th Plzen Open A | B07 |
| Apr 2007 | Pavel Hase | 2,133 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | B51 |
| Nov 2006 | Jiri Brom | 2,101 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | B31 |
| Nov 2006 | Vladimir Rosenzweig | 2,100 | chT2a-CZE 0607 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,253 |
| Klatovy Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 9th Plzen Open A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| chT-Pilsen Region 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frantisek Kupka's chess games?
76 games by Frantisek Kupka, from Apr 2003 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 Frantisek Kupka has played.
What does Frantisek Kupka play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Frantisek Kupka opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frantisek Kupka answers 1...Nc6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Frantisek Kupka play as White?
As White, Frantisek Kupka's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frantisek Kupka play as Black?
As Black, Frantisek Kupka most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Frantisek Kupka's FIDE rating?
Frantisek Kupka is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Frantisek Kupka played?
Our database contains 76 games by Frantisek Kupka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 33 draws, 24 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frantisek Kupka?
76 games by Frantisek Kupka 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.