Prepare against Michal Kopera
Slovakia · World #17,399 classical · FIDE ID 14906970
Our database contains 389 games by Michal Kopera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Kopera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Kopera 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 | 2,081 | 2,163 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 132 | 167 | 90 | 33.9% |
| As White | 201 | 71 | 84 | 46 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 188 | 61 | 83 | 44 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Kopera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Kopera's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 97.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kopera usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kopera usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kopera usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kopera usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kopera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 98.0% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 54 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Michal Kopera's chess games
All 389 games by Michal Kopera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 132 wins, 167 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 5/13/8 | 19.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,312 | chT-SVK 2122 | C75 |
| Dec 2018 | Jaromir Bednar | 2,283 | chT2C-SVK 1819 | C47 |
| Jan 2001 | Robert Csolto | 2,238 | chT3C-SVK 0001 | D02 |
| Jan 2002 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,237 | chT3C-SVK 0203 | B07 |
| Nov 2013 | Tibor Jr. Csolto | 2,198 | chT-SVK 2C 1314 | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 1999 | 18 | 11 | 2,195 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,163 |
| Wch U10 | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,318 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,295 |
| chT3C-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,296 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Kopera's chess games?
389 games by Michal Kopera, from Apr 2003 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 Michal Kopera has played.
What does Michal Kopera play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Michal Kopera opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Kopera answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Kopera play as White?
As White, Michal Kopera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 19.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Kopera play as Black?
As Black, Michal Kopera most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Michal Kopera's FIDE rating?
Michal Kopera is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Michal Kopera played?
Our database contains 389 games by Michal Kopera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 167 draws, 90 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Kopera?
389 games by Michal Kopera 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.