Prepare against Petr Kapusta
Czechia · World #12,835 classical · FIDE ID 315222
Our database contains 678 games by Petr Kapusta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kapusta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kapusta 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 | 2,130 | 2,244 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,166 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,177 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 678 | 293 | 150 | 235 | 43.2% |
| As White | 342 | 163 | 70 | 109 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 336 | 130 | 80 | 126 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kapusta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kapusta's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 341 | 99.7% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kapusta usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kapusta usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kapusta usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kapusta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 167 | 98.8% | 55.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 94.4% | 43.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Petr Kapusta's chess games
All 678 games by Petr Kapusta 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: 293 wins, 150 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 23/11/26 | 38.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 23/8/6 | 62.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 15/6/12 | 45.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 35/12/28 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,438 | Stare Mesto Open | A29 |
| Nov 2011 | Petr Bazant | 2,370 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | B50 |
| Aug 2006 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,369 | Stare Mesto Open | C60 |
| Mar 2011 | Josef Mudrak | 2,363 | chT-CZE 2E 1011 | B12 |
| Jul 2020 | Stefan Mazur | 2,358 | ch-SVK rapid | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 102 | 49.5 | 2,143 |
| Skalica Open | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,017 |
| chT1E-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
| chT1E-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| chT1E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,155 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kapusta's chess games?
678 games by Petr Kapusta, 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 Petr Kapusta has played.
What does Petr Kapusta play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Petr Kapusta opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kapusta answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Kapusta play as White?
As White, Petr Kapusta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 38.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 62.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kapusta play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kapusta most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (75 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 54.8% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 336 games.
What is Petr Kapusta's FIDE rating?
Petr Kapusta is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Petr Kapusta played?
Our database contains 678 games by Petr Kapusta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 150 draws, 235 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kapusta?
678 games by Petr Kapusta 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.