Prepare against Oldrich Popelka
Czechia · World #23,682 classical · FIDE ID 342246
Our database contains 119 games by Oldrich Popelka, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oldrich Popelka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oldrich Popelka 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 | 2,027 | 2,171 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,075 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 30.3% |
| As White | 58 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oldrich Popelka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oldrich Popelka's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 67.2% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 8 | 13.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Popelka usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Popelka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Popelka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 84.4% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.6% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
Oldrich Popelka's chess games
All 119 games by Oldrich Popelka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 36 wins, 39 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Flemming Bo Larsen | 2,242 | 12th Marianske Lazne Open | A81 |
| Dec 2015 | Vaclav Fiala | 2,241 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1516 | B07 |
| Aug 2013 | Ales Jedlicka | 2,226 | Tabor Open | E91 |
| Oct 2015 | Frantisek Hosticka | 2,181 | chT2C-CZE 1516 | A21 |
| Jan 2018 | David Zvara | 2,142 | chT2C-CZE 1718 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 23 | 13 | 2,060 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,207 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,932 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,070 |
| Tatry Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,020 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oldrich Popelka's chess games?
119 games by Oldrich Popelka, from Jul 2009 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 Oldrich Popelka has played.
What does Oldrich Popelka play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Oldrich Popelka opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oldrich Popelka answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (42% of games).
What openings does Oldrich Popelka play as White?
As White, Oldrich Popelka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oldrich Popelka play as Black?
As Black, Oldrich Popelka most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Oldrich Popelka's FIDE rating?
Oldrich Popelka is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Oldrich Popelka played?
Our database contains 119 games by Oldrich Popelka, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 39 draws, 44 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oldrich Popelka?
119 games by Oldrich Popelka 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.