Prepare against Pavel Kopecky
Czechia · World #8,353 classical · FIDE ID 304026
When preparing against Pavel Kopecky, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 64 games by Pavel Kopecky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kopecky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kopecky 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 | 2,198 | 2,305 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 29.7% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kopecky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kopecky's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 44.2% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kopecky usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kopecky's chess games
All 64 games by Pavel Kopecky 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: 19 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Kopta | 2,301 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | E94 |
| Mar 2009 | Jiri Bauma | 2,264 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B33 |
| Jan 2012 | Jiri Blazek | 2,216 | chT2A-CZE 1112 | E90 |
| Jan 2009 | Adolf Lacina | 2,208 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | C00 |
| Nov 2009 | Miroslav Blecha | 2,198 | chT2A-CZE 0910 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,247 |
| chT2A-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,187 |
| chT2A-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,303 |
| chT2A-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| chT1b-CZE 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| Pribram Open | 2002 | 7 | 1 | 1,997 |
| chTV-CZE | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1994 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kopecky's chess games?
64 games by Pavel Kopecky, 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 Pavel Kopecky has played.
What does Pavel Kopecky play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Pavel Kopecky opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kopecky answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kopecky play as White?
As White, Pavel Kopecky's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kopecky play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kopecky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Pavel Kopecky's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kopecky is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Pavel Kopecky played?
Our database contains 64 games by Pavel Kopecky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 21 draws, 24 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kopecky?
64 games by Pavel Kopecky 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.