Prepare against Ivan Chalupa
Czechia · World #15,940 classical · FIDE ID 318833
Our database contains 300 games by Ivan Chalupa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Chalupa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Chalupa 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 | 2,095 | 2,200 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 95 | 114 | 91 | 31.7% |
| As White | 151 | 51 | 61 | 39 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 149 | 44 | 53 | 52 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Chalupa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Chalupa's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Chalupa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Chalupa usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chalupa usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 63.9% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 22 | 26.5% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 73.0% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.0% | 65.0% |
Ivan Chalupa's chess games
All 300 games by Ivan Chalupa 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: 95 wins, 114 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Pavel Cech | 2,400 | Prague Visus Open | C05 |
| Sep 2003 | Pavel Stehno | 2,327 | Prague ProMoPro Open | B06 |
| Nov 2008 | Michal Moravec | 2,309 | chT2C-CZE 0809 | E16 |
| Jan 2011 | Martin Vaculik | 2,281 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | C06 |
| Nov 2008 | Bohumil Hala | 2,279 | chT2C-CZE 0809 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2005 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2004 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 18 | 10 | 2,328 |
| chTJ-CZE 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,107 |
| chT2C-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| chT1W-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| chT1W-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Chalupa's chess games?
300 games by Ivan Chalupa, 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 Ivan Chalupa has played.
What does Ivan Chalupa play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Ivan Chalupa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Chalupa answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Ivan Chalupa play as White?
As White, Ivan Chalupa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Chalupa play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Chalupa most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Ivan Chalupa's FIDE rating?
Ivan Chalupa is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ivan Chalupa played?
Our database contains 300 games by Ivan Chalupa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 114 draws, 91 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Chalupa?
300 games by Ivan Chalupa 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.