Prepare against Stepan Koupil
Czechia · World #62,103 classical · FIDE ID 23742119
When preparing against Stepan Koupil, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Stepan Koupil, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Koupil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Koupil 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 | 1,849 | 1,935 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 329 rated games against 287 different opponents, across 89 events in 1 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 | 254 | 119 | 49 | 86 | 46.9% | 1,610 | 1,648 | 10 |
| Rapid | 60 | 22 | 7 | 31 | 36.7% | 1,656 | 1,543 | 6 |
| Blitz | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% | 1,636 | 1,493 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 126 | 38 | 26 | 62 | 30.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 146 | 84 | 27 | 35 | 57.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 1,869 | 1,894 |
| 2025 | 56 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 1,789 | 1,848 |
| 2024 | 66 | 34 | 12 | 20 | 1,651 | 1,716 |
| 2023 | 64 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 1,409 | 1,443 |
| 2022 | 68 | 30 | 10 | 28 | 1,465 | 1,437 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1,512 | 1,152 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1,509 | 1,109 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Koupil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Koupil's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Koupil usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Koupil usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Koupil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Stepan Koupil's chess games
All 35 games by Stepan Koupil in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Makar Honcharov | 2,181 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | C77 |
| Mar 2026 | Lukas Zrust | 2,101 | Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | B30 |
| Mar 2022 | Radek Sudrich | 2,061 | ch-CZE U10 | C45 |
| Jul 2022 | Lubos Ptacek | 2,049 | 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | C54 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniel K Asiimwe | 2,016 | ch-CZE U10 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,597 |
| chT-CZE U12 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,262 |
| Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 33rd Pardubice Rapid Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,973 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U14 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Koupil's chess games?
35 games by Stepan Koupil, from Feb 2022 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 Stepan Koupil has played.
What does Stepan Koupil play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Stepan Koupil opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Koupil answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stepan Koupil play as White?
As White, Stepan Koupil's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Koupil play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Koupil most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Stepan Koupil's FIDE rating?
Stepan Koupil is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Stepan Koupil played?
Our database contains 35 games by Stepan Koupil, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Koupil?
35 games by Stepan Koupil 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.