Prepare against Eric Szylar
France · World #53,336 classical · FIDE ID 606545
Our database contains 182 games by Eric Szylar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Szylar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Szylar 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 | 1,880 | 2,135 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,977 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,977 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 69 | 19 | 94 | 37.9% |
| As White | 91 | 38 | 9 | 44 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 10 | 50 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Szylar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Szylar's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Szylar usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Szylar usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Szylar usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Eric Szylar's chess games
All 182 games by Eric Szylar 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: 69 wins, 19 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Milan Mrdja | 2,410 | Cannes Open | B76 |
| Jan 1999 | Jan Plachetka | 2,395 | Cannes Open | B70 |
| Jan 1999 | Didier Sellos | 2,383 | 14th Le Touquet Open | D91 |
| Apr 2003 | Tea Lanchava | 2,329 | 21st Metz Open | D91 |
| Jan 1987 | Jacques Baudrier | 2,275 | 02nd Le Touquet Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1996 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,034 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,149 |
| Paris Apsap schev | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,140 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| Toulouse CEIT Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,315 |
| 5th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,525 |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 6 | 4 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Szylar's chess games?
182 games by Eric Szylar, 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 Eric Szylar has played.
What does Eric Szylar play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Eric Szylar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Szylar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Eric Szylar play as White?
As White, Eric Szylar's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Szylar play as Black?
As Black, Eric Szylar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Eric Szylar's FIDE rating?
Eric Szylar is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Eric Szylar played?
Our database contains 182 games by Eric Szylar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 19 draws, 94 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Szylar?
182 games by Eric Szylar 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.