Prepare against Rudolf Hampel
Czechia · World #97,155 classical · FIDE ID 323853
When preparing against Rudolf Hampel, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Rudolf Hampel, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Hampel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Hampel 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 | 1,737 | 1,859 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,752 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 57 | 33 | 114 | 27.9% |
| As White | 98 | 29 | 14 | 55 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 28 | 19 | 59 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Hampel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Hampel's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 99.0% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nc3 (32.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Hampel usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hampel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 98.5% | 32.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Rudolf Hampel's chess games
All 204 games by Rudolf Hampel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 57 wins, 33 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 6/5/15 | 23.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Kalman Horvath | 2,280 | Bratislava Open | C43 |
| Aug 2016 | Otto Blumel | 2,061 | Ricany Open | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Milan Koys | 2,055 | Prague Cedok Open | B05 |
| Aug 2011 | Martin Pospisil | 2,035 | Ricany Open A | B23 |
| Aug 2010 | Martin Postupa | 2,018 | Ricany Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open A | 2019 | 49 | 14 | 1,709 |
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,864 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,702 |
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2004 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| Bratislava Open | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| Nachod Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 1 | 1,565 |
| Prague Cedok Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| Ostrava Open B | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Hampel's chess games?
204 games by Rudolf Hampel, from Oct 2004 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 Rudolf Hampel has played.
What does Rudolf Hampel play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Rudolf Hampel opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Hampel answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Hampel play as White?
As White, Rudolf Hampel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Hampel play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Hampel most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Rudolf Hampel's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Hampel is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Rudolf Hampel played?
Our database contains 204 games by Rudolf Hampel, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 33 draws, 114 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Hampel?
204 games by Rudolf Hampel 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.