Prepare against Jakub Pulpan
IM · Czechia · World #1,365 classical · FIDE ID 302759
Our database contains 2,006 games by Jakub Pulpan, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Pulpan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Pulpan 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 | 2,419 | 2,436 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,475 | 2,519 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,569 | 2,578 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,006 | 930 | 582 | 494 | 46.4% |
| As White | 999 | 489 | 287 | 223 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 1,007 | 441 | 295 | 271 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Pulpan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Pulpan's side.
First moves as White (999 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 520 | 52.1% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 254 | 25.4% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 100 | 10.0% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 62 | 6.2% | 62.1% |
| b3 | 16 | 1.6% | 81.3% |
| a3 | 12 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues b3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues b3 (60.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues e3 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 229 | 46.6% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 199 | 40.5% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 2.9% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.6% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.6% | 56.3% |
| a6 | 7 | 1.4% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 280 | 83.8% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 35 | 10.5% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Jakub Pulpan's chess games
All 2,006 games by Jakub Pulpan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 930 wins, 582 draws, 494 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 128 | 61/34/33 | 47.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 84 | 41/29/14 | 48.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 56 | 26/18/12 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 23/16/13 | 44.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 23/17/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 17/0/13 | 56.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 107 | 48/31/28 | 44.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 73 | 27/32/14 | 37.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 60 | 26/20/14 | 43.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 56 | 21/19/16 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 22/15/10 | 46.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 24/10/9 | 55.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 35 | 13/14/8 | 37.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 8/11/12 | 25.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,837 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Feb 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | A12 |
| Dec 2024 | D Navara | 2,665 | ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | A13 |
| Mar 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,662 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 562 | 316 | 2,410 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2014 | 36 | 24 | 2,032 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2010 | 31 | 21 | 1,809 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2008 | 27 | 20.5 | 1,613 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 25 | 17 | 2,168 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2016 | 22 | 10 | 2,266 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2019 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,456 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Vykouk (16 games) · Jiri Rydl (14 games) · Martin Blahynka (13 games) · Tomas Kraus (10 games) · Jakub Szotkowski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Pulpan's chess games?
2,006 games by Jakub Pulpan, from Jan 2008 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 Jakub Pulpan has played.
What does Jakub Pulpan play on the first move as White?
Across 999 games with White in our database, Jakub Pulpan opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Pulpan answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jakub Pulpan play as White?
As White, Jakub Pulpan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (128 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian (84 games, 48.8% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (56 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 999 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Pulpan play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Pulpan most often plays: Indian Defense (107 games, 44.9% win rate); Catalan (73 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (60 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,007 games.
What is Jakub Pulpan's FIDE rating?
Jakub Pulpan is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,475 in rapid and 2,569 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jakub Pulpan played?
Our database contains 2,006 games by Jakub Pulpan, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 930 wins, 582 draws, 494 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Pulpan?
2,006 games by Jakub Pulpan 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.