Prepare against Petr Kopriva
Czechia · World #25,375 classical · FIDE ID 335029
Our database contains 143 games by Petr Kopriva, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kopriva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kopriva 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 | 2,015 | 2,061 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 35 | 74 | 34 | 24.5% |
| As White | 71 | 17 | 39 | 15 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 18 | 35 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kopriva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kopriva's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 60.6% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 21.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 18.3% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kopriva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 52.6% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 44.7% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Petr Kopriva's chess games
All 143 games by Petr Kopriva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 74 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Jiri Malis | 2,210 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | B35 |
| Jan 1998 | Josef Gregor | 2,205 | ch-CZE blind | C44 |
| Jan 1999 | Heinz Engl | 2,130 | ch-SLO Blind Int | B86 |
| Nov 2016 | Petr Janousek | 2,125 | chT2A-CZE 1617 | D02 |
| Apr 2006 | Radovan Dolezel | 2,108 | chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE blind | 2003 | 37 | 24 | 2,067 |
| ch-SLO Blind Int | 1999 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| chT3A-CZE Middle 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| chTA-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| Sec Open A | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,065 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| Harrachov Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 9th IBCA Wch blind | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kopriva's chess games?
143 games by Petr Kopriva, from Jan 2008 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 Petr Kopriva has played.
What does Petr Kopriva play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Petr Kopriva opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kopriva answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Petr Kopriva play as White?
As White, Petr Kopriva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kopriva play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kopriva most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Petr Kopriva's FIDE rating?
Petr Kopriva is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Petr Kopriva played?
Our database contains 143 games by Petr Kopriva, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 74 draws, 34 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kopriva?
143 games by Petr Kopriva 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.