Prepare against Andrej Kurtulik
Slovakia · World #75,178 classical · FIDE ID 14916150
When preparing against Andrej Kurtulik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Andrej Kurtulik, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrej Kurtulik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrej Kurtulik 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 | 1,805 | 1,973 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 56 | 36 | 84 | 31.8% |
| As White | 89 | 30 | 24 | 35 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 87 | 26 | 12 | 49 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrej Kurtulik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrej Kurtulik's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kurtulik usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kurtulik usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kurtulik usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 89.1% | 29.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Andrej Kurtulik's chess games
All 176 games by Andrej Kurtulik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 36 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Jozef Belan | 2,090 | chT2B-SVK 1213 | A29 |
| Oct 2006 | Bela Szaraz | 2,065 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | B03 |
| Mar 2024 | Tomas Murajda | 1,999 | chT2B-SVK 2324 | A01 |
| Nov 2011 | Anton Bugar | 1,998 | chT-SVK 3B2 1112 | C65 |
| Dec 2006 | Peter Alexy | 1,985 | chT2B-SVK 0607 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,679 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,940 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 1,768 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 1,703 |
| chT3B2-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,603 |
| chT3B2-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2B-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrej Kurtulik's chess games?
176 games by Andrej Kurtulik, from Apr 2008 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 Andrej Kurtulik has played.
What does Andrej Kurtulik play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Andrej Kurtulik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrej Kurtulik answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrej Kurtulik play as White?
As White, Andrej Kurtulik's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrej Kurtulik play as Black?
As Black, Andrej Kurtulik most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Andrej Kurtulik's FIDE rating?
Andrej Kurtulik is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Andrej Kurtulik played?
Our database contains 176 games by Andrej Kurtulik, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 36 draws, 84 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrej Kurtulik?
176 games by Andrej Kurtulik 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.