Prepare against Zdenek Kupcik
Czechia · World #41,492 classical · FIDE ID 319376
When preparing against Zdenek Kupcik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Zdenek Kupcik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenek Kupcik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenek Kupcik 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 | 1,928 | 2,103 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 21.9% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenek Kupcik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenek Kupcik's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Kupcik usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kupcik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Kupcik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Zdenek Kupcik's chess games
All 32 games by Zdenek Kupcik 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Petr Belohlavek | 2,262 | chT-MOR 2S 0203 | B68 |
| Oct 2002 | Karel Vasut | 2,169 | chT-MOR 2S 0203 | B05 |
| Mar 2003 | Jiri Sekanina | 2,139 | chT-MOR 2S 0203 | B33 |
| Jan 2005 | Jakub Bednar | 2,025 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | B33 |
| Jan 2004 | Fadil Brisha | 1,975 | chT-Bohemia South 0405 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MOR 2S 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,151 |
| chT2E-CZE 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,851 |
| chT-Bohemia South 0405 | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenek Kupcik's chess games?
32 games by Zdenek Kupcik, 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 Zdenek Kupcik has played.
What does Zdenek Kupcik play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zdenek Kupcik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenek Kupcik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zdenek Kupcik play as White?
As White, Zdenek Kupcik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenek Kupcik play as Black?
As Black, Zdenek Kupcik most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Zdenek Kupcik's FIDE rating?
Zdenek Kupcik is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Zdenek Kupcik played?
Our database contains 32 games by Zdenek Kupcik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenek Kupcik?
32 games by Zdenek Kupcik 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.