Prepare against Ricardo Kropff
IM · PRY · World #10,332 classical · FIDE ID 3700038
When preparing against Ricardo Kropff, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 609 games by Ricardo Kropff, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Kropff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Kropff 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 | 2,165 | 2,344 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,198 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,198 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 609 | 210 | 179 | 220 | 34.5% |
| As White | 302 | 97 | 98 | 107 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 307 | 113 | 81 | 113 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 718 rated games against 420 different opponents, across 85 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 480 | 164 | 177 | 139 | 34.2% | 2,161 | 2,179 | 15 |
| Rapid | 44 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 61.4% | 1,866 | 2,071 | 19 |
| Blitz | 78 | 46 | 13 | 19 | 59.0% | 1,912 | 2,040 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 256 | 38 | 82 | 136 | 14.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 450 | 249 | 142 | 59 | 55.3% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 11 vs IM · 37 vs FM · 33 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 77 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 1,953 | 2,080 |
| 2025 | 40 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 1,986 | 2,068 |
| 2024 | 50 | 29 | 9 | 12 | 2,018 | 2,149 |
| 2023 | 66 | 29 | 16 | 21 | 1,956 | 2,000 |
| 2022 | 56 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 1,845 | 2,045 |
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1,987 | 2,040 |
| 2019 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1,955 | 1,999 |
| 2018 | 54 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 2,084 | 2,169 |
| 2017 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1,980 | 2,171 |
| 2016 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 2,113 | 2,160 |
| 2015 | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 2,160 | 2,193 |
| 2014 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 2,170 | 2,148 |
| 2013 | 48 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 2,256 | 2,223 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2,368 | 2,102 |
| 2011 | 49 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 2,262 | 2,221 |
| 2010 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2,397 | 2,271 |
| 2009 | 31 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 2,283 | 2,309 |
| 2008 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 2,264 | 2,301 |
| 2007 | 29 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 2,222 | 2,263 |
| 2006 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2,207 | 2,261 |
Where Ricardo Kropff has played
Paraguay (49) · Brazil (23) · Argentina (3) · Spain (2) · Peru (2) · United States (2) · Bolivia (1) · Germany (1) · Hungary (1) · Uruguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Kropff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Kropff's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 44.7% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 89 | 29.5% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 14.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 35 | 11.6% | 48.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kropff usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kropff usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kropff usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kropff usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kropff usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kropff usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 35.6% | 42.2% |
| e5 | 53 | 32.5% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 33 | 20.2% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.3% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 79.3% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Kropff's chess games
All 609 games by Ricardo Kropff in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 210 wins, 179 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 0/10/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Leon Livaic | 2,507 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Jun 2009 | Sandro Mareco | 2,503 | Asuncion zt 2.5 | E54 |
| Jan 2021 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,490 | Caissa Guatemala Online | B23 |
| Feb 2013 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,454 | 1st Asuncion ABC Color | A87 |
| May 2011 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,437 | Asuncion zt 2.5 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 70 | 19 | 2,051 |
| ch-PAR | 2015 | 52 | 27.5 | 2,265 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,293 |
| Asuncion Open | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,079 |
| Asuncion | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,261 |
| Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,165 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,537 |
| San Cristobal Open | 1998 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Kropff's chess games?
609 games by Ricardo Kropff, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Ricardo Kropff has played.
What does Ricardo Kropff play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Ricardo Kropff opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Kropff answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Kropff play as White?
As White, Ricardo Kropff's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Kropff play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Kropff most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Ricardo Kropff's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Kropff is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ricardo Kropff played?
Our database contains 609 games by Ricardo Kropff, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 179 draws, 220 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Kropff?
609 games by Ricardo Kropff 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.