Prepare against Vladimir Kopnicky
Slovakia · World #14,300 classical · FIDE ID 14903300
Our database contains 261 games by Vladimir Kopnicky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Kopnicky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Kopnicky 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 | 2,113 | 2,159 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 73 | 97 | 91 | 28.0% |
| As White | 136 | 38 | 54 | 44 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 125 | 35 | 43 | 47 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Kopnicky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Kopnicky's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 42.6% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 57 | 41.9% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 12.5% | 38.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kopnicky usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 58.6% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 87.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 56.8% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 37.8% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Kopnicky's chess games
All 261 games by Vladimir Kopnicky 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: 73 wins, 97 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Emil Klemanic | 2,293 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | D03 |
| Jan 1997 | Rastislav Briestensky | 2,255 | chT1E-SVK 9798 | B14 |
| Jan 1999 | Lorenz Seelinger | 2,251 | chT1E-SVK 9899 | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Sztyepan Sztercsco | 2,229 | chT1E-SVK 0001 | D02 |
| Feb 2016 | Jozef Kostelny | 2,213 | chT1E-SVK 1516 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| chT1E-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| chT1E-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,988 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,102 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,007 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,074 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Kopnicky's chess games?
261 games by Vladimir Kopnicky, 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 Vladimir Kopnicky has played.
What does Vladimir Kopnicky play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Vladimir Kopnicky opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Kopnicky answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Kopnicky play as White?
As White, Vladimir Kopnicky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Kopnicky play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Kopnicky most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Vladimir Kopnicky's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Kopnicky is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vladimir Kopnicky played?
Our database contains 261 games by Vladimir Kopnicky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 97 draws, 91 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Kopnicky?
261 games by Vladimir Kopnicky 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.