Prepare against Samuel Ropovik
Slovakia · World #25,028 classical · FIDE ID 14968363
Our database contains 118 games by Samuel Ropovik, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Ropovik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Ropovik 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 | 2,018 | 2,133 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 50 | 17 | 51 | 42.4% |
| As White | 64 | 30 | 9 | 25 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 8 | 26 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Ropovik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Ropovik's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 90.6% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ropovik usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ropovik usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Ropovik usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ropovik usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ropovik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ropovik usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Samuel Ropovik's chess games
All 118 games by Samuel Ropovik in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 50 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Oliver Tropp | 2,186 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | C05 |
| Oct 2023 | Jan Krajnak | 2,061 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | B50 |
| Nov 2022 | Miroslav Minich | 1,957 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B17 |
| Dec 2022 | Vasil Hudak | 1,946 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B34 |
| Sep 2022 | Benjamin Belus | 1,932 | Kezmarok Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,334 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 14 | 5 | 1,860 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,591 |
| Kezmarok Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,283 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Ropovik's chess games?
118 games by Samuel Ropovik, from Aug 2019 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 Samuel Ropovik has played.
What does Samuel Ropovik play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Samuel Ropovik opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Ropovik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Ropovik play as White?
As White, Samuel Ropovik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Ropovik play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Ropovik most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Samuel Ropovik's FIDE rating?
Samuel Ropovik is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Samuel Ropovik played?
Our database contains 118 games by Samuel Ropovik, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Ropovik?
118 games by Samuel Ropovik 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.