Prepare against Matej Pulpan
Czechia · World #18,490 classical · FIDE ID 345016
Our database contains 267 games by Matej Pulpan, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Pulpan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Pulpan 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 | 2,070 | 2,143 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,145 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 115 | 68 | 84 | 43.1% |
| As White | 139 | 62 | 39 | 38 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 53 | 29 | 46 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Pulpan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Pulpan's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 92.8% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pulpan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 54.5% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 32 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Matej Pulpan's chess games
All 267 games by Matej Pulpan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 115 wins, 68 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 15/15/9 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Karel Kratochvil | 2,210 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | C00 |
| Oct 2020 | Julia Alboredo | 2,182 | FISU World University | C18 |
| Oct 2017 | Josef Nun | 2,182 | chT-CZE 2D 1718 | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Yasha Farmani Anosheh | 2,170 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | C47 |
| Jul 2017 | Jaroslav Mojzis | 2,107 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U10 | 2011 | 36 | 22 | 1,442 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2013 | 27 | 17 | 1,674 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,739 |
| Hradec Kralove Open | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-Czech Fed U14 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,788 |
| chT2D-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Pulpan's chess games?
267 games by Matej Pulpan, from Jul 2010 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 Pulpan has played.
What does Matej Pulpan play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Matej Pulpan opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Pulpan answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Matej Pulpan play as White?
As White, Matej Pulpan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Pulpan play as Black?
As Black, Matej Pulpan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 47.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Matej Pulpan's FIDE rating?
Matej Pulpan is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Matej Pulpan played?
Our database contains 267 games by Matej Pulpan, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 68 draws, 84 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Pulpan?
267 games by Matej Pulpan 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.