Prepare against Tomas Popper
Czechia · World #26,989 classical · FIDE ID 316504
When preparing against Tomas Popper, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Tomas Popper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Popper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Popper 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 | 2,004 | 2,074 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,081 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,132 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 25 | 32 | 53 | 22.7% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Popper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Popper's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 52.9% | 57.4% |
| b4 | 17 | 33.3% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Popper usually continues b4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Popper usually continues b4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Popper usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 33% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Popper usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Popper usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …a5 (18% of these games) — Popper usually continues b5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 91.4% | 29.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 9.4% |
Tomas Popper's chess games
All 110 games by Tomas Popper 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: 25 wins, 32 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 5/8/13 | 19.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Jan Bartos | 2,190 | chT2b-CZE 0607 | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Jiri Blazek | 2,189 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | A00 |
| Jan 2003 | Roman Burda | 2,180 | chT2-CZE 0304 | B22 |
| Oct 2015 | Jan Havelka | 2,167 | chT2B-CZE 1516 | A15 |
| Feb 2016 | Otakar Horak | 2,132 | chT2B-CZE 1516 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1,977 |
| chT2C-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,003 |
| chT2A-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,066 |
| chT-CZE 2A 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| Brno Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
| 5th Brno Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,722 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Popper's chess games?
110 games by Tomas Popper, 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 Popper has played.
What does Tomas Popper play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Tomas Popper opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.b4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Popper answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Popper play as White?
As White, Tomas Popper's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Orangutan opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Popper play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Popper most often plays: Philidor (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Tomas Popper's FIDE rating?
Tomas Popper is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Tomas Popper played?
Our database contains 110 games by Tomas Popper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 32 draws, 53 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Popper?
110 games by Tomas Popper 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.