Prepare against Matej Kopecky
Czechia · World #58,003 classical · FIDE ID 23703113
Our database contains 42 games by Matej Kopecky, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kopecky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kopecky 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 | 1,863 | 1,963 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,747 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,844 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 26.2% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kopecky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kopecky's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Matej Kopecky's chess games
All 42 games by Matej Kopecky in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | David Novotny | 1,985 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | C13 |
| Sep 2023 | Cyril Papan | 1,857 | Valasska Bystrice Open | E67 |
| Sep 2023 | Jiri Fiser | 1,818 | Valasska Bystrice Open | C07 |
| Sep 2022 | Jiri Zitek | 1,609 | 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | C00 |
| Apr 2021 | Dominik Svadlenka | 1,521 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,136 |
| 13th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,686 |
| chT1E-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,816 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,718 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kopecky's chess games?
42 games by Matej Kopecky, from Jan 2017 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 Matej Kopecky has played.
What does Matej Kopecky play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Matej Kopecky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kopecky answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Matej Kopecky play as White?
As White, Matej Kopecky's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kopecky play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kopecky most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Matej Kopecky's FIDE rating?
Matej Kopecky is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Matej Kopecky played?
Our database contains 42 games by Matej Kopecky, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kopecky?
42 games by Matej Kopecky 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.