Prepare against Lubica Skapikova
Slovakia · World #68,413 classical · FIDE ID 14906678
When preparing against Lubica Skapikova, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 369 games by Lubica Skapikova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubica Skapikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubica Skapikova 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 | 1,827 | 2,066 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,893 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 109 | 118 | 142 | 29.5% |
| As White | 193 | 67 | 58 | 68 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 176 | 42 | 60 | 74 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubica Skapikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubica Skapikova's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 97.9% | 49.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Skapikova usually continues Nf3 (34.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Skapikova usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Skapikova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Skapikova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Skapikova usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 54.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 19 | 39.6% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Lubica Skapikova's chess games
All 369 games by Lubica Skapikova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 109 wins, 118 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/7/12 | 20.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Petr Mlynek | 2,270 | Piestany Open | B12 |
| Nov 2005 | Ivan Novak | 2,263 | Piestany Open | B00 |
| Nov 2005 | Miroslav Gruca | 2,202 | Piestany Open | C89 |
| Aug 2012 | Roman Kikinder | 2,123 | 4th Senica Open | C54 |
| Mar 2020 | Miroslav Blatnicky | 2,112 | chT4-SVK A21 1920 | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 51 | 16 | 1,873 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,824 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,017 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1991 | 11 | 4 | 2,125 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| chT1W-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,664 |
| Tirnavia Reti Memorial Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubica Skapikova's chess games?
369 games by Lubica Skapikova, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Lubica Skapikova has played.
What does Lubica Skapikova play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Lubica Skapikova opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubica Skapikova answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Lubica Skapikova play as White?
As White, Lubica Skapikova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubica Skapikova play as Black?
As Black, Lubica Skapikova most often plays: Italian Game (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Lubica Skapikova's FIDE rating?
Lubica Skapikova is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Lubica Skapikova played?
Our database contains 369 games by Lubica Skapikova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 118 draws, 142 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubica Skapikova?
369 games by Lubica Skapikova 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.