Prepare against Viktors Pupols
United States · World #71,261 classical · FIDE ID 2008009
When preparing against Viktors Pupols, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 19.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 717 games by Viktors Pupols, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktors Pupols's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktors Pupols 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 | 1,817 | 2,239 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 717 | 267 | 176 | 274 | 37.2% |
| As White | 358 | 140 | 97 | 121 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 359 | 127 | 79 | 153 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktors Pupols's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktors Pupols's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 242 | 67.6% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 60 | 16.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 28 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.3% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Pupols usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Pupols usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Pupols usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pupols usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pupols usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pupols usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 33.7% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 50 | 30.7% | 53.0% |
| c6 | 27 | 16.6% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 6.7% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.7% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 42 | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 10.7% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.9% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 9.9% | 37.5% |
Viktors Pupols's chess games
All 717 games by Viktors Pupols 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: 267 wins, 176 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 5/5/16 | 19.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1975 | Walter Browne | 2,585 | Vancouver Keres Mem | C69 |
| Jan 1975 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,575 | ch-Washington State | A18 |
| Oct 2002 | Mladen Vucic | 2,458 | Western States Open | A30 |
| Jan 1979 | Arthur Bisguier | 2,430 | Chicago International | C14 |
| Jul 1975 | John Watson | 2,420 | Saratoga Paul Masson | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Washington State | 2020 | 80 | 31 | 2,148 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2014 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,183 |
| US Masters Open | 2010 | 30 | 14 | 2,154 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 21 | 13 | 2,227 |
| CalChess Masters | 1983 | 17 | 8 | 2,278 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2007 | 17 | 8 | 2,314 |
| ch-Riga | 1958 | 16 | 4 | – |
| ch-Washington Class Master | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktors Pupols's chess games?
717 games by Viktors Pupols, 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 Viktors Pupols has played.
What does Viktors Pupols play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Viktors Pupols opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktors Pupols answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Viktors Pupols play as White?
As White, Viktors Pupols's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktors Pupols play as Black?
As Black, Viktors Pupols most often plays: French: Classical Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 359 games.
What is Viktors Pupols's FIDE rating?
Viktors Pupols is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Viktors Pupols played?
Our database contains 717 games by Viktors Pupols, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 176 draws, 274 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktors Pupols?
717 games by Viktors Pupols 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.