Prepare against Matej Kupsa
Czechia · World #10,800 classical · FIDE ID 374040
Our database contains 115 games by Matej Kupsa, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Kupsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Kupsa 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,079 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 40 | 42 | 33 | 34.8% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Kupsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Kupsa's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 18.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kupsa usually continues Bg5 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kupsa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kupsa usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kupsa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Kupsa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kupsa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 45.2% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Matej Kupsa's chess games
All 115 games by Matej Kupsa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 40 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Jakub Safarik | 2,164 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | E98 |
| Nov 2019 | Pavel Holasek | 2,120 | chT2D-CZE 1920 | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Pavel Dubina | 2,107 | chT1E-CZE 2324 | A50 |
| Apr 2023 | Petr Miculka | 2,093 | chT1E-CZE 2223 | E86 |
| Dec 2022 | Jan Horsak | 2,064 | chT1E-CZE 2223 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| chT2D-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,118 |
| chT2D-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,091 |
| 29th Klatovy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| Ricany Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,045 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| 28th Klatovy Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-CZE rapid U20 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Kupsa's chess games?
115 games by Matej Kupsa, from May 2014 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 Matej Kupsa has played.
What does Matej Kupsa play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Matej Kupsa opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Kupsa answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games).
What openings does Matej Kupsa play as White?
As White, Matej Kupsa's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Kupsa play as Black?
As Black, Matej Kupsa most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Matej Kupsa's FIDE rating?
Matej Kupsa is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matej Kupsa played?
Our database contains 115 games by Matej Kupsa, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Kupsa?
115 games by Matej Kupsa 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.