Prepare against Julian Kopia
Poland · World #40,230 classical · FIDE ID 41806417
When preparing against Julian Kopia, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 99 games by Julian Kopia, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Julian Kopia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Kopia 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 | 1,935 | 1,935 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,875 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 32 | 23 | 44 | 32.3% |
| As White | 53 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Kopia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Kopia's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 98.1% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kopia usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Kopia usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kopia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kopia usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 65.6% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 34.4% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Julian Kopia's chess games
All 99 games by Julian Kopia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Sep 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Artem Dmytruk | 2,037 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | C51 |
| Jul 2026 | Oleksandr Shtrykun | 2,021 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | C94 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcel Bury | 2,006 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | C54 |
| Aug 2026 | Antonin Friml | 1,991 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Arkadiusz Hladki | 1,979 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,335 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,725 |
| Semifinals ch-POL | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,265 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| XIII Puchar Dolnośląskiego Związku Szchowego | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Kopia's chess games?
99 games by Julian Kopia, from Jul 2022 to Sep 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 Julian Kopia has played.
What does Julian Kopia play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Julian Kopia opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Kopia answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Julian Kopia play as White?
As White, Julian Kopia's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Kopia play as Black?
As Black, Julian Kopia most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Julian Kopia's FIDE rating?
Julian Kopia is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Julian Kopia played?
Our database contains 99 games by Julian Kopia, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Kopia?
99 games by Julian Kopia 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.