Prepare against Florian Hujbert
IM · Slovakia · World #1,589 classical · FIDE ID 730165
When preparing against Florian Hujbert, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 465 games by Florian Hujbert, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Florian Hujbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Hujbert 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 | 2,406 | 2,464 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,457 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,453 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 465 | 157 | 214 | 94 | 33.8% |
| As White | 230 | 88 | 102 | 40 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 235 | 69 | 112 | 54 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Hujbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Hujbert's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 41.0% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 62 | 27.1% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 23.1% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 8 | 3.5% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hujbert usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hujbert usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hujbert usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hujbert usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Hujbert usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hujbert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 74.7% | 62.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 11.1% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 46.8% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.2% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 13.8% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 10.6% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
Florian Hujbert's chess games
All 465 games by Florian Hujbert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Sep 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: 157 wins, 214 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/8/0 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/11/6 | 15.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Csaba Balogh | 2,554 | chT-SVK 2324 | B40 |
| May 2025 | Gergely Antal | 2,543 | TCh-HUN 2024-25 | B30 |
| Apr 2023 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,513 | chT-HUN 2223 | C15 |
| May 2026 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,496 | TCh-HUN 2025-26 | C48 |
| Mar 2014 | Dragan Kosic | 2,493 | Budapest FS03 GM | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,514 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2015 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,548 |
| ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,318 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,409 |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,314 |
| chT-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,490 |
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Hujbert's chess games?
465 games by Florian Hujbert, from Oct 2003 to Sep 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 Florian Hujbert has played.
What does Florian Hujbert play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Florian Hujbert opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Hujbert answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Florian Hujbert play as White?
As White, Florian Hujbert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Hujbert play as Black?
As Black, Florian Hujbert most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Florian Hujbert's FIDE rating?
Florian Hujbert is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Florian Hujbert played?
Our database contains 465 games by Florian Hujbert, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 214 draws, 94 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Hujbert?
465 games by Florian Hujbert 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.