Prepare against Juraj Scepan
Slovakia · World #70,887 classical · FIDE ID 14935406
When preparing against Juraj Scepan, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Juraj Scepan, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Scepan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Scepan 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 | 1,818 | 1,851 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,875 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,812 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 20.0% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Scepan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Scepan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Scepan usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Scepan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Scepan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Scepan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Juraj Scepan's chess games
All 40 games by Juraj Scepan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Peter Bugar | 1,986 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | C18 |
| Feb 2019 | Jan Bahna | 1,838 | chT2A-SVK 1819 | C45 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomas Laho | 1,743 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | B00 |
| Nov 2018 | Ferdinand Zajicek | 1,729 | chT2A-SVK 1819 | B72 |
| Jan 2023 | Jan Soldan | 1,720 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
| Skalica Open | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,596 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,887 |
| chT2A-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,719 |
| Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,702 |
| Stara Lubovna Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,699 |
| Ratingy budú aktualizované na BLITZ. Ratings will be updated to BLITZ. Max kapacita 96 hráčov. | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Scepan's chess games?
40 games by Juraj Scepan, from Jul 2012 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 Juraj Scepan has played.
What does Juraj Scepan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Juraj Scepan opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Scepan answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Juraj Scepan play as White?
As White, Juraj Scepan's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Scepan play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Scepan most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Juraj Scepan's FIDE rating?
Juraj Scepan is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Juraj Scepan played?
Our database contains 40 games by Juraj Scepan, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Scepan?
40 games by Juraj Scepan 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.