Prepare against Vilim Pokupec
Austria · World #27,163 classical · FIDE ID 1648969
When preparing against Vilim Pokupec, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Vilim Pokupec, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vilim Pokupec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilim Pokupec 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 | 2,003 | 2,081 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,951 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,014 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 26.2% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilim Pokupec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilim Pokupec's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 55.0% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 31.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Pokupec usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pokupec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (27% of these games) — Pokupec usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pokupec usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pokupec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Vilim Pokupec's chess games
All 42 games by Vilim Pokupec in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Julius Stolz | 1,965 | 27th Feffernitz Open | D10 |
| Jul 2019 | Philipp Sovago | 1,898 | 38th St Veit Open B | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Christian Themessl-Huber | 1,893 | 3rd Casino Open | E10 |
| Jan 1995 | Wilhelm Pokupec | 1,866 | 3rd Casino Open | A22 |
| Jul 2019 | Franz Tamegger | 1,852 | 38th St Veit Open B | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Casino Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,084 |
| 38th St Veit Open B | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| Finkenstein Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 27th Feffernitz Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| 15th Jacques Lemans Open | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| 37th St Veit Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 16th Jacques Lemans Open | 1996 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,043 |
| 2nd Casino Open | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilim Pokupec's chess games?
42 games by Vilim Pokupec, from Jun 2018 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 Vilim Pokupec has played.
What does Vilim Pokupec play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vilim Pokupec opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilim Pokupec answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Vilim Pokupec play as White?
As White, Vilim Pokupec's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilim Pokupec play as Black?
As Black, Vilim Pokupec most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Vilim Pokupec's FIDE rating?
Vilim Pokupec is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Vilim Pokupec played?
Our database contains 42 games by Vilim Pokupec, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilim Pokupec?
42 games by Vilim Pokupec 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.