Prepare against Lubomir Papanek
Slovakia · World #115,593 classical · FIDE ID 14911930
When preparing against Lubomir Papanek, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Lubomir Papanek, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lubomir Papanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lubomir Papanek 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 | 1,686 | 1,743 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 66 | 29 | 56 | 43.7% |
| As White | 75 | 31 | 16 | 28 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lubomir Papanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lubomir Papanek's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 25 | 33.3% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Papanek usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Papanek usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Papanek usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Papanek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Papanek usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Papanek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 55.8% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 28.8% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
Lubomir Papanek's chess games
All 151 games by Lubomir Papanek in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 66 wins, 29 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Zdenek Vogl | 1,887 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | B95 |
| Dec 2006 | Branislav Skapik | 1,800 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | B25 |
| Feb 2013 | Jozef Vach | 1,793 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | D47 |
| Oct 2015 | Maximilian Kosiarcik | 1,789 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | C90 |
| Mar 2009 | Frantisek Steinecker | 1,723 | chT3A2-SVK 0809 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,583 |
| chT4-SVK A21 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,604 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,578 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,315 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,603 |
| chT5-SVK SE-SI 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,632 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| chT-SVK 5 SE-SI 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,634 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lubomir Papanek's chess games?
151 games by Lubomir Papanek, from May 2011 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 Lubomir Papanek has played.
What does Lubomir Papanek play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Lubomir Papanek opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lubomir Papanek answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Lubomir Papanek play as White?
As White, Lubomir Papanek's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lubomir Papanek play as Black?
As Black, Lubomir Papanek most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Lubomir Papanek's FIDE rating?
Lubomir Papanek is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,743 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Lubomir Papanek played?
Our database contains 151 games by Lubomir Papanek, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 29 draws, 56 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lubomir Papanek?
151 games by Lubomir Papanek 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.