Prepare against Juraj Lipka
IM · Slovakia · World #3,052 classical · FIDE ID 14900475
When preparing against Juraj Lipka, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,105 games by Juraj Lipka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Lipka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Lipka 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 | 2,337 | 2,443 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,383 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,105 | 374 | 556 | 175 | 33.8% |
| As White | 555 | 214 | 282 | 59 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 550 | 160 | 274 | 116 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Lipka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Lipka's side.
First moves as White (555 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 226 | 40.7% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 164 | 29.5% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 145 | 26.1% | 66.9% |
| c4 | 20 | 3.6% | 72.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lipka usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lipka usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lipka usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lipka usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lipka usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Lipka usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 188 | 71.8% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 31 | 11.8% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 6.9% | 69.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 46.5% | 49.4% |
| Nf6 | 57 | 33.5% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 10.6% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 6.5% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
Juraj Lipka's chess games
All 1,105 games by Juraj Lipka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 374 wins, 556 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 70 | 31/33/6 | 44.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 55 | 20/27/8 | 36.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 41 | 10/27/4 | 24.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 12/20/5 | 32.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 9/19/3 | 29.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 27 | 13/13/1 | 48.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 7/16/1 | 29.2% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/11/0 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 15/27/9 | 29.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 48 | 8/26/14 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 8/19/12 | 20.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 12/13/1 | 46.2% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Gabor Papp | 2,551 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | E08 |
| Dec 2008 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,548 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | E62 |
| May 2011 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,547 | chT-SVK 1011 | E68 |
| Jul 2009 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,542 | 2nd Paleochora Open | E63 |
| Jan 1992 | Karel Mokry | 2,535 | chT-CSR | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2005 | 39 | 27.5 | 2,473 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2004 | 33 | 21 | 2,362 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2008 | 27 | 19 | 2,439 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1991 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 22 | 11 | 2,361 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2000 | 18 | 12 | 2,415 |
| Tatry Open | 2004 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Lipka's chess games?
1,105 games by Juraj Lipka, from Apr 2003 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 Juraj Lipka has played.
What does Juraj Lipka play on the first move as White?
Across 555 games with White in our database, Juraj Lipka opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Lipka answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Juraj Lipka play as White?
As White, Juraj Lipka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (70 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 24.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 555 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Lipka play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Lipka most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (51 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (39 games, 20.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 550 games.
What is Juraj Lipka's FIDE rating?
Juraj Lipka is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Juraj Lipka played?
Our database contains 1,105 games by Juraj Lipka, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 556 draws, 175 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Lipka?
1,105 games by Juraj Lipka 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.