Prepare against Miroslav Krupa
Slovakia · World #11,623 classical · FIDE ID 14944154
When preparing against Miroslav Krupa, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Miroslav Krupa, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miroslav Krupa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslav Krupa 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 | 2,146 | 2,217 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,033 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,033 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 127 | 85 | 91 | 41.9% |
| As White | 162 | 78 | 41 | 43 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 141 | 49 | 44 | 48 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslav Krupa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslav Krupa's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 86.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 10.5% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Krupa usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Krupa usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Krupa usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Krupa usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Krupa usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Krupa usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 73.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 24.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 36.4% | 45.8% |
Miroslav Krupa's chess games
All 303 games by Miroslav Krupa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 127 wins, 85 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Sebastian Lukas Kostolansky | 2,323 | ch-SVK U14 | C77 |
| Aug 2020 | Peter Jancovic | 2,271 | Skalica Rapid Open | B90 |
| Feb 2024 | Lukas Bango | 2,259 | chT2B-SVK 2324 | B76 |
| Oct 2019 | Peter Martiska | 2,248 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | B15 |
| May 2024 | Miklos Halak | 2,248 | chT-SVK 2324 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U10 | 2016 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,768 |
| 6th Senica Open | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 1,872 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,709 |
| chT-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2,090 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,519 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| ch-SVK U08 | 2014 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslav Krupa's chess games?
303 games by Miroslav Krupa, from Sep 2014 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 Miroslav Krupa has played.
What does Miroslav Krupa play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Miroslav Krupa opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslav Krupa answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Miroslav Krupa play as White?
As White, Miroslav Krupa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslav Krupa play as Black?
As Black, Miroslav Krupa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Miroslav Krupa's FIDE rating?
Miroslav Krupa is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Miroslav Krupa played?
Our database contains 303 games by Miroslav Krupa, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 85 draws, 91 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslav Krupa?
303 games by Miroslav Krupa 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.