Prepare against Stepan Papacek
FM · Czechia · World #8,394 classical · FIDE ID 301035
Our database contains 221 games by Stepan Papacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Papacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Papacek 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 | 2,197 | 2,306 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,258 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,258 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 57 | 48 | 116 | 25.8% |
| As White | 106 | 29 | 20 | 57 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 115 | 28 | 28 | 59 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Papacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Papacek's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 71.7% | 30.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 30.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Papacek usually continues c3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Papacek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Papacek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Papacek usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Papacek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Papacek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 58.0% | 25.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.0% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 54.8% | 32.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 42.9% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Stepan Papacek's chess games
All 221 games by Stepan Papacek 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: 57 wins, 48 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 8/0/18 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 21 | 2/7/12 | 9.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,550 | San Fernando Open | C28 |
| Jul 2010 | Pavel Simacek | 2,532 | chT-CZE rap | A29 |
| Jan 1990 | Eric Prie | 2,435 | Clichy | A40 |
| Jan 1994 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,415 | St Cugat Open | B30 |
| Mar 2023 | Christoph Natsidis | 2,350 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 112 | 28 | 1,915 |
| ch-CZE 18th | 1987 | 13 | 7 | 2,460 |
| Karvina Open | 1989 | 13 | 6 | 2,217 |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1979 | 11 | 6 | – |
| chT-FRA | 1991 | 9 | 2 | 2,108 |
| St Cugat Open | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,522 |
| Clichy | 1990 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-EUR Seniors 50 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Papacek's chess games?
221 games by Stepan Papacek, 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 Stepan Papacek has played.
What does Stepan Papacek play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Stepan Papacek opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Papacek answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Stepan Papacek play as White?
As White, Stepan Papacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Papacek play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Papacek most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 9.5% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Stepan Papacek's FIDE rating?
Stepan Papacek is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Stepan Papacek played?
Our database contains 221 games by Stepan Papacek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 48 draws, 116 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Papacek?
221 games by Stepan Papacek 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.