Prepare against Branislav Sulgan
Slovakia · World #44,463 classical · FIDE ID 14933802
Our database contains 65 games by Branislav Sulgan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Branislav Sulgan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Branislav Sulgan 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 | 1,916 | 1,926 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 36.9% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Branislav Sulgan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Branislav Sulgan's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues d5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Branislav Sulgan's chess games
All 65 games by Branislav Sulgan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Peter Ambrozi | 2,096 | Oravska Priehrada Open | D46 |
| Oct 2012 | Lubomir Molnar | 2,002 | chT2C-SVK 1213 | D31 |
| Dec 2011 | Michal Marcinek | 1,992 | chT2C-SVK 1112 | D33 |
| Jan 2024 | Ivan Syrovy | 1,973 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | E91 |
| Oct 2012 | Adam Kerdik | 1,970 | chT2C-SVK 1213 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,879 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,580 |
| chT2C-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,547 |
| chT2C-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,002 |
| chT2C-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Branislav Sulgan's chess games?
65 games by Branislav Sulgan, from May 2011 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 Branislav Sulgan has played.
What does Branislav Sulgan play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Branislav Sulgan opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Branislav Sulgan answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Branislav Sulgan play as White?
As White, Branislav Sulgan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Branislav Sulgan play as Black?
As Black, Branislav Sulgan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Branislav Sulgan's FIDE rating?
Branislav Sulgan is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Branislav Sulgan played?
Our database contains 65 games by Branislav Sulgan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Branislav Sulgan?
65 games by Branislav Sulgan 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.