Prepare against Igor Hoppan
Slovakia · World #91,000 classical · FIDE ID 14934256
When preparing against Igor Hoppan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 54 games by Igor Hoppan, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Hoppan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Hoppan 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 | 1,756 | 1,778 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,680 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Hoppan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Hoppan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hoppan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hoppan usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hoppan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Igor Hoppan's chess games
All 54 games by Igor Hoppan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Peter Mikus | 1,701 | chT3B2-SVK 2223 | A28 |
| Nov 2015 | Jozef Lukac | 1,618 | chT3B2-SVK 1516 | C47 |
| Oct 2023 | Athanasios Karapetsas | 1,605 | chT3B2-SVK 2324 | D06 |
| Mar 2018 | Jan Oswald | 1,588 | chT3B2-SVK 1718 | B46 |
| Nov 2014 | Jan Cernicky | 1,558 | chT3B2-SVK 1415 | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,473 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,610 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,488 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,628 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,895 |
| chT2B-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,472 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,617 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Hoppan's chess games?
54 games by Igor Hoppan, from Jun 2013 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 Igor Hoppan has played.
What does Igor Hoppan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Igor Hoppan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Hoppan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Igor Hoppan play as White?
As White, Igor Hoppan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Hoppan play as Black?
As Black, Igor Hoppan most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Igor Hoppan's FIDE rating?
Igor Hoppan is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Igor Hoppan played?
Our database contains 54 games by Igor Hoppan, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Hoppan?
54 games by Igor Hoppan 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.