Prepare against Jiri Kopecky
Czechia · World #56,768 classical · FIDE ID 317152
Our database contains 155 games by Jiri Kopecky, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Kopecky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Kopecky 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 | 1,867 | 2,042 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,998 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,013 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 38 | 68 | 49 | 24.5% |
| As White | 73 | 17 | 36 | 20 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 82 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Kopecky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Kopecky's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Jiri Kopecky's chess games
All 155 games by Jiri Kopecky in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 38 wins, 68 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 5/8/10 | 21.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Jiri Lechtynsky | 2,451 | Tabor Open | D91 |
| Jul 2008 | Adolf Lacina | 2,208 | Tabor Open | B33 |
| Jul 2012 | Jaroslav Mojzis | 2,188 | Tabor Open | B22 |
| Nov 2014 | Jakub Haman | 2,179 | chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | B33 |
| Oct 2005 | Vojtech Kovar | 2,151 | Liberec Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 38 | 19.5 | 1,994 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,830 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,047 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,017 |
| chT2B-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,850 |
| 5th Teplice Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Znojmo Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Kopecky's chess games?
155 games by Jiri Kopecky, from Oct 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 Jiri Kopecky has played.
What does Jiri Kopecky play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Jiri Kopecky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Kopecky answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiri Kopecky play as White?
As White, Jiri Kopecky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Kopecky play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Kopecky most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 21.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jiri Kopecky's FIDE rating?
Jiri Kopecky is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jiri Kopecky played?
Our database contains 155 games by Jiri Kopecky, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 68 draws, 49 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Kopecky?
155 games by Jiri Kopecky 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.