Prepare against Jan Kropik
Czechia · World #73,691 classical · FIDE ID 308935
When preparing against Jan Kropik, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Jan Kropik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kropik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kropik 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 | 1,809 | 2,039 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 16 | 23 | 37 | 21.1% |
| As White | 39 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kropik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kropik's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 35.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 35.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kropik usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kropik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kropik usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Kropik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Jan Kropik's chess games
All 76 games by Jan Kropik 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: 16 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jiri Novotny | 2,258 | Tabor Open | B18 |
| Aug 2007 | Zdenek Snyta | 2,143 | Tabor Open | B20 |
| Jan 1995 | Pavel Havrlik | 2,135 | ch-CZE Czechia | D35 |
| Jan 2000 | Frantisek Nosek | 2,125 | Ceske Budejovice Open | C01 |
| Jul 2005 | Frantisek Rous | 2,106 | Prague Visus Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2000 | 19 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| Tabor Open | 2008 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 13 | 4 | 1,954 |
| Prague AKO Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| Prague Open A | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kropik's chess games?
76 games by Jan Kropik, 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 Jan Kropik has played.
What does Jan Kropik play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Kropik opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kropik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Kropik play as White?
As White, Jan Kropik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kropik play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kropik most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jan Kropik's FIDE rating?
Jan Kropik is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jan Kropik played?
Our database contains 76 games by Jan Kropik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kropik?
76 games by Jan Kropik 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.