Prepare against Valentin Lupinski
HRV · World #102,956 classical · FIDE ID 14559587
When preparing against Valentin Lupinski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Valentin Lupinski, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Lupinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Lupinski 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 | 1,721 | 1,757 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Lupinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Lupinski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lupinski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lupinski usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Lupinski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Valentin Lupinski's chess games
All 33 games by Valentin Lupinski in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Stjepan Tomic | 1,775 | ch-Krapina 8th | D00 |
| Jan 2020 | Kevin Kucelj | 1,770 | 10th Krapina Open | D05 |
| Jan 2018 | Kresimir Kralj | 1,770 | ch-Krapina 8th | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Tihomir Kostelic | 1,691 | ch-Krapina 8th | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | Leopold Vincelj | 1,642 | 7th Krapina Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Krapina Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,454 |
| ch-Krapina 8th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 7th Krapina Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,630 |
| 10th Krapina Open | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,696 |
| 9th Krapina Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,476 |
| 12th Krapina Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,753 |
| 11th Krapina Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Lupinski's chess games?
33 games by Valentin Lupinski, from Aug 2015 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 Valentin Lupinski has played.
What does Valentin Lupinski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Valentin Lupinski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Lupinski answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valentin Lupinski play as White?
As White, Valentin Lupinski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Lupinski play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Lupinski most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Valentin Lupinski's FIDE rating?
Valentin Lupinski is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Valentin Lupinski played?
Our database contains 33 games by Valentin Lupinski, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Lupinski?
33 games by Valentin Lupinski 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.