Prepare against Luba Kopylov
WIM · DEU · World #27,724 classical · FIDE ID 14109042
Our database contains 307 games by Luba Kopylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luba Kopylov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luba Kopylov 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 | 2,000 | 2,258 | Oct 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,078 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 117 | 71 | 119 | 38.1% |
| As White | 152 | 62 | 37 | 53 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 155 | 55 | 34 | 66 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luba Kopylov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luba Kopylov's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 146 | 96.1% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 70.1% | 43.4% |
| b6 | 8 | 9.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Luba Kopylov's chess games
All 307 games by Luba Kopylov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 71 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Gert Rabeler | 2,330 | Oberliga Nord N 0001 | E60 |
| Dec 2006 | Julian Zimmermann | 2,313 | Oberliga Nord N 0607 | A34 |
| Jan 2016 | Melanie Lubbe | 2,308 | BL 1516 w | E62 |
| Jan 2005 | Hannes Knuth | 2,299 | Oberliga Nord N 0405 | E46 |
| Dec 2002 | Petra Krupkova | 2,296 | BL 0203 w | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2020 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 10 | 1,960 |
| BL 1718 w | 2018 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,976 |
| BL 1516 w | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,121 |
| BL 0203 w | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,253 |
| BL 0708 w | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 13th Kiel Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luba Kopylov's chess games?
307 games by Luba Kopylov, from Apr 2003 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 Luba Kopylov has played.
What does Luba Kopylov play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Luba Kopylov opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luba Kopylov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Luba Kopylov play as White?
As White, Luba Kopylov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luba Kopylov play as Black?
As Black, Luba Kopylov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Luba Kopylov's FIDE rating?
Luba Kopylov is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Luba Kopylov played?
Our database contains 307 games by Luba Kopylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 71 draws, 119 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luba Kopylov?
307 games by Luba Kopylov 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.