Prepare against Josef Cipera
Czechia · World #109,127 classical · FIDE ID 341746
When preparing against Josef Cipera, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Josef Cipera, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josef Cipera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josef Cipera 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 | 1,703 | 1,846 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,783 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 39.7% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josef Cipera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josef Cipera's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 64.9% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 35.1% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Cipera usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cipera usually continues Bf4 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Cipera usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Cipera usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Cipera usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Cipera usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Josef Cipera's chess games
All 73 games by Josef Cipera in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Libor Titera | 1,839 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | A57 |
| Jul 2026 | Matyas Hajicek | 1,815 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | B21 |
| Jul 2023 | Lubomir Matlocha | 1,660 | Ceske Budejovice Open B | E72 |
| Jul 2016 | Jan Novy | 1,606 | 22nd Klatovy Open B | B09 |
| Jul 2016 | Vaclav Repa | 1,577 | 22nd Klatovy Open B | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open B | 2023 | 25 | 14 | 1,530 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,820 |
| 23rd Klatovy Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,587 |
| 24th Klatovy Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,451 |
| Klatovy Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,566 |
| chT2-CZE | 1999 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josef Cipera's chess games?
73 games by Josef Cipera, from May 2010 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 Josef Cipera has played.
What does Josef Cipera play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Josef Cipera opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josef Cipera answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josef Cipera play as White?
As White, Josef Cipera's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josef Cipera play as Black?
As Black, Josef Cipera most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Josef Cipera's FIDE rating?
Josef Cipera is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Josef Cipera played?
Our database contains 73 games by Josef Cipera, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 21 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josef Cipera?
73 games by Josef Cipera 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.