Prepare against Stepan Urbanek
Czechia · World #23,197 classical · FIDE ID 310158
Our database contains 108 games by Stepan Urbanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Urbanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Urbanek 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 | 2,031 | 2,123 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 2,045 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 36 | 39 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As White | 56 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Urbanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Urbanek's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 71.4% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.3% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Urbanek usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Urbanek usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Urbanek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Urbanek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Urbanek usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Urbanek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 73.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Stepan Urbanek's chess games
All 108 games by Stepan Urbanek 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: 36 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Petr Janousek | 2,212 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | A04 |
| Sep 2003 | Stanislav Kudela | 2,178 | Prague ProMoPro Open | C06 |
| Feb 2009 | Karel Hlavacek | 2,116 | chT2A-CZE 0809 | B33 |
| Oct 2006 | Branko Husarik | 2,109 | chT2c-CZE 0607 | D02 |
| Jan 2012 | Jiri Domlatil | 2,104 | chT2C-CZE 1112 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague ProMoPro Open | 2006 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,191 |
| Tatry Open | 2010 | 12 | 5 | 2,030 |
| 2nd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 1,946 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| 17th Prague Golden Rapid Open | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2c-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,897 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,861 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Urbanek's chess games?
108 games by Stepan Urbanek, 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 Urbanek has played.
What does Stepan Urbanek play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Stepan Urbanek opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Urbanek answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Stepan Urbanek play as White?
As White, Stepan Urbanek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Urbanek play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Urbanek most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Stepan Urbanek's FIDE rating?
Stepan Urbanek is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Stepan Urbanek played?
Our database contains 108 games by Stepan Urbanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 39 draws, 33 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Urbanek?
108 games by Stepan Urbanek 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.