Prepare against Elek Szurovszky
FM · Hungary · World #44,307 classical · FIDE ID 702412
Our database contains 757 games by Elek Szurovszky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elek Szurovszky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elek Szurovszky 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 | 2,239 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,053 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,078 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 757 | 304 | 190 | 263 | 40.2% |
| As White | 374 | 164 | 97 | 113 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 383 | 140 | 93 | 150 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elek Szurovszky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elek Szurovszky's side.
First moves as White (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 333 | 89.0% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 5.6% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Szurovszky usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Szurovszky usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szurovszky usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Szurovszky usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Szurovszky usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Szurovszky usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 159 | 84.6% | 50.3% |
| d5 | 24 | 12.8% | 64.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 61.7% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 29 | 24.2% | 37.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Elek Szurovszky's chess games
All 757 games by Elek Szurovszky 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: 304 wins, 190 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 71 | 26/14/31 | 36.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 41 | 17/18/6 | 41.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 42 | 18/11/13 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 32 | 5/12/15 | 15.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Lajos Seres | 2,448 | 9th Fuzesabony Rapid Open | B39 |
| Sep 2006 | Lukas Klima | 2,443 | Tatry Open | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,415 | chT-HUN 9697 | C50 |
| Jul 2005 | Sandor Videki | 2,394 | Eger Agria Open | C64 |
| Oct 1999 | Istvan Sr. Foldi | 2,373 | Bader Memorial Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salgotarjan | 1981 | 52 | 30 | 2,395 |
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,243 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,125 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,319 |
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2003 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Tapolca | 1986 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 5 | 2,214 |
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2005 | 14 | 9 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elek Szurovszky's chess games?
757 games by Elek Szurovszky, 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 Elek Szurovszky has played.
What does Elek Szurovszky play on the first move as White?
Across 374 games with White in our database, Elek Szurovszky opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elek Szurovszky answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Elek Szurovszky play as White?
As White, Elek Szurovszky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 36.6% win rate); Scotch Game (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 374 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elek Szurovszky play as Black?
As Black, Elek Szurovszky most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (32 games, 15.6% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Elek Szurovszky's FIDE rating?
Elek Szurovszky is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Elek Szurovszky played?
Our database contains 757 games by Elek Szurovszky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 304 wins, 190 draws, 263 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elek Szurovszky?
757 games by Elek Szurovszky 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.