Prepare against Tomas Kaplan
Czechia · World #66,744 classical · FIDE ID 314927
When preparing against Tomas Kaplan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Tomas Kaplan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Kaplan 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 | 1,832 | 2,058 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 21.9% |
| As White | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Tomas Kaplan's chess games
All 32 games by Tomas Kaplan 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: 7 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Lubomir Tejkal | 2,114 | chT-CZE 2C 0405 | D78 |
| Nov 2006 | Pavel Voboril | 2,055 | chT2c-CZE 0607 | C18 |
| Nov 2016 | Jan Fiala | 2,000 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | A07 |
| Dec 2006 | Jiri Feierfeil | 1,991 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | D02 |
| Mar 2007 | Jan Lazanek | 1,885 | chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB-Czechia KP 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-CZE 2C 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| chT2C-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,740 |
| chT2c-CZE 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,056 |
| chT2C-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,030 |
| Tatry Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Kaplan's chess games?
32 games by Tomas Kaplan, 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 Tomas Kaplan has played.
What does Tomas Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Tomas Kaplan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Kaplan answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Kaplan play as White?
As White, Tomas Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Kaplan most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tomas Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Tomas Kaplan is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Tomas Kaplan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Tomas Kaplan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Kaplan?
32 games by Tomas Kaplan 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.