Prepare against Ondrej Skypala
Czechia · World #4,812 classical · FIDE ID 366285
When preparing against Ondrej Skypala, expect 1.c4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Ondrej Skypala, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ondrej Skypala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ondrej Skypala 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 | 2,278 | 2,292 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,234 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,226 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 116 | 75 | 101 | 39.7% |
| As White | 149 | 62 | 40 | 47 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 143 | 54 | 35 | 54 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ondrej Skypala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ondrej Skypala's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 51.0% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 59 | 39.6% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.4% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Skypala usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Skypala usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Skypala usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Skypala usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Skypala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skypala usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 50.7% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 24 | 33.8% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Ondrej Skypala's chess games
All 292 games by Ondrej Skypala in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 116 wins, 75 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,380 | Czech Team Chess Championship | Blitz | A13 |
| Nov 2025 | Petr Zvara | 2,337 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | A15 |
| Jan 2026 | Epameinondas Kourousis | 2,336 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | A15 |
| Mar 2025 | Pavel Cech | 2,335 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | A11 |
| Jul 2026 | Ondrej Winter | 2,286 | Junior Super Tournament 3rd edition - Group A + B + C + D | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,071 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,545 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-Mlada Boleslav Region U20 | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 1,426 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,246 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,053 |
| chT-Mid Bohemia Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ondrej Skypala's chess games?
292 games by Ondrej Skypala, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 Ondrej Skypala has played.
What does Ondrej Skypala play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Ondrej Skypala opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ondrej Skypala answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ondrej Skypala play as White?
As White, Ondrej Skypala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ondrej Skypala play as Black?
As Black, Ondrej Skypala most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Ondrej Skypala's FIDE rating?
Ondrej Skypala is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ondrej Skypala played?
Our database contains 292 games by Ondrej Skypala, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 75 draws, 101 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ondrej Skypala?
292 games by Ondrej Skypala 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.