Prepare against Marek Pokrupa
Czechia · World #16,319 classical · FIDE ID 307386
Our database contains 480 games by Marek Pokrupa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marek Pokrupa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Pokrupa 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 | 2,091 | 2,226 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,210 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,142 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 161 | 144 | 175 | 33.5% |
| As White | 241 | 80 | 83 | 78 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 239 | 81 | 61 | 97 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Pokrupa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Pokrupa's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 34.0% | 49.4% |
| c4 | 53 | 22.0% | 51.9% |
| g3 | 42 | 17.4% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 15.4% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 10.8% | 51.9% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pokrupa usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pokrupa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pokrupa usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Pokrupa usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Pokrupa usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pokrupa usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 54.5% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 29 | 26.4% | 65.5% |
| d6 | 16 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 78.7% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.5% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Marek Pokrupa's chess games
All 480 games by Marek Pokrupa 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: 161 wins, 144 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 28 | 6/12/10 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Vojtech Plat | 2,455 | 7th Wunsiedel Open | D19 |
| Jan 2018 | Bernhard Sinz | 2,400 | 30th Staufer Open A | C10 |
| Jan 2012 | Lubomir Neckar | 2,367 | chT1W-CZE 1112 | D01 |
| Jun 2015 | Ivan Hausner | 2,352 | 21st Klatovy Open | A15 |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Rosenzweig | 2,349 | chT1b-CZE | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 27 | 9 | 2,097 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 15 | 10 | 2,128 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,203 |
| chT2b-CZE 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| chT1a-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,021 |
| Decin Open A | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2A-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,025 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,153 |
Interactive opening tree from all 480 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Pokrupa's chess games?
480 games by Marek Pokrupa, 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 Marek Pokrupa has played.
What does Marek Pokrupa play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Marek Pokrupa opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.g3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Pokrupa answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marek Pokrupa play as White?
As White, Marek Pokrupa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Pokrupa play as Black?
As Black, Marek Pokrupa most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Marek Pokrupa's FIDE rating?
Marek Pokrupa is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Marek Pokrupa played?
Our database contains 480 games by Marek Pokrupa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 144 draws, 175 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Pokrupa?
480 games by Marek Pokrupa 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.