Prepare against Pavel Kopta
FM · Czechia · World #10,340 classical · FIDE ID 309109
Our database contains 389 games by Pavel Kopta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kopta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kopta 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 | 2,164 | 2,342 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,242 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,249 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 152 | 161 | 76 | 39.1% |
| As White | 192 | 80 | 82 | 30 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 197 | 72 | 79 | 46 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kopta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kopta's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 185 | 96.4% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kopta usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kopta usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kopta usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kopta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kopta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kopta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 97.1% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 98.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kopta's chess games
All 389 games by Pavel Kopta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 152 wins, 161 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 39 | 12/21/6 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A64 | Catalan | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Martin Pribyl | 2,354 | chT1W-CZE 1011 | D83 |
| Jan 1997 | Michal Horak | 2,325 | Hradec Kralove Open | E85 |
| Jan 2016 | Miloslav Netusil | 2,302 | chT1W-CZE 1516 | E41 |
| Oct 2015 | Zdenek Vybiral | 2,290 | chT1W-CZE 1516 | A45 |
| Jan 2004 | Sergejs Klimakovs | 2,285 | Pardubice Open B | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klatovy Open A | 2013 | 41 | 26.5 | 2,258 |
| Klatovy Open | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2,128 |
| chT2V-CZE 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
| chT1W-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| chT1W-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2a-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,232 |
| chT2C-CZE 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| chT2C-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kopta's chess games?
389 games by Pavel Kopta, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Kopta has played.
What does Pavel Kopta play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Pavel Kopta opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kopta answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kopta play as White?
As White, Pavel Kopta's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kopta play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kopta most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Pavel Kopta's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kopta is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Pavel Kopta played?
Our database contains 389 games by Pavel Kopta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 161 draws, 76 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kopta?
389 games by Pavel Kopta 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.