Prepare against Martin Kopriva
Czechia · World #14,331 classical · FIDE ID 357740
When preparing against Martin Kopriva, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 365 games by Martin Kopriva, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kopriva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kopriva 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 | 2,113 | 2,185 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,143 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 115 | 109 | 141 | 31.5% |
| As White | 177 | 63 | 58 | 56 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 188 | 52 | 51 | 85 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kopriva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kopriva's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 71.8% | 49.6% |
| d4 | 34 | 19.2% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 9.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 53.5% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 33 | 32.7% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.9% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 54.8% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 24 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Martin Kopriva's chess games
All 365 games by Martin Kopriva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 115 wins, 109 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 17/14/23 | 31.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jakub Stinka | 2,345 | 35th Czech Open E | B56 |
| Jul 2024 | Valentyn Prokofyev | 2,337 | 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | B43 |
| Aug 2020 | Vojtech Riha | 2,270 | ch-CZE | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Marcel Bednar | 2,241 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | B03 |
| Oct 2019 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,237 | Tatry Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 1,630 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2A-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2A-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,324 |
| ch-CZE U20 sf | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kopriva's chess games?
365 games by Martin Kopriva, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Martin Kopriva has played.
What does Martin Kopriva play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Martin Kopriva opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kopriva answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Martin Kopriva play as White?
As White, Martin Kopriva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kopriva play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kopriva most often plays: Modern Defense (54 games, 31.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Martin Kopriva's FIDE rating?
Martin Kopriva is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Martin Kopriva played?
Our database contains 365 games by Martin Kopriva, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 109 draws, 141 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kopriva?
365 games by Martin Kopriva 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.