Prepare against Rudolf Sopko
Slovakia · World #92,041 classical · FIDE ID 14902435
When preparing against Rudolf Sopko, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Rudolf Sopko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Sopko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Sopko 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 | 1,753 | 2,070 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,894 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,802 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 63 | 39 | 95 | 32.0% |
| As White | 100 | 32 | 18 | 50 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 21 | 45 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Sopko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Sopko's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 99.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sopko usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sopko usually continues Bc4 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sopko usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sopko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 97.9% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 86.1% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Rudolf Sopko's chess games
All 197 games by Rudolf Sopko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 63 wins, 39 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D74 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Milos Hebelka | 2,185 | ch-SVK | C50 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Prasek | 2,042 | chT1W-SVK 1415 | C24 |
| Nov 2014 | Vladimir Cambel | 2,041 | chT1W-SVK 1415 | D78 |
| Feb 2013 | Zdenko Tokar | 2,038 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | B07 |
| Oct 2005 | Marek Alaxa | 2,009 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 24 | 13 | 1,925 |
| ch-SVK | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,857 |
| chT1W-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 2 | 1,793 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,749 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,932 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,655 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Sopko's chess games?
197 games by Rudolf Sopko, from Apr 2003 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 Rudolf Sopko has played.
What does Rudolf Sopko play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Rudolf Sopko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Sopko answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Sopko play as White?
As White, Rudolf Sopko's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Sopko play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Sopko most often plays: Petrov's Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Rudolf Sopko's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Sopko is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Rudolf Sopko played?
Our database contains 197 games by Rudolf Sopko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 39 draws, 95 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Sopko?
197 games by Rudolf Sopko 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.