Prepare against Gustav Sturc
Slovakia · World #84,994 classical · FIDE ID 14902303
When preparing against Gustav Sturc, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Gustav Sturc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustav Sturc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustav Sturc 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 | 1,774 | 2,173 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 2,049 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,997 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 111 | 132 | 120 | 30.6% |
| As White | 173 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 50 | 75 | 65 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustav Sturc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustav Sturc's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 87.3% | 51.0% |
| b4 | 21 | 12.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 51.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sturc usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sturc usually continues c3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sturc usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- 1.b4 — 12% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Sturc usually continues Bb2 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sturc usually continues Bb2 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sturc usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 100 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 89.5% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Gustav Sturc's chess games
All 363 games by Gustav Sturc 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: 111 wins, 132 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 19/11/9 | 48.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A35 | English Opening | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Milan Drtina | 2,301 | chT-SVK 0405 | C72 |
| Feb 2006 | Veronika Maslikova | 2,211 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | C74 |
| Jan 1994 | Ladislav Bartek | 2,200 | chT-SVK | C85 |
| Jan 1995 | Anton Sventek | 2,195 | chT-SVK | C15 |
| Jan 2011 | Boris Djubek | 2,175 | chT1W-SVK 1011 | D21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 29 | 15 | 1,957 |
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 20 | 10 | 2,026 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2010 | 16 | 9 | 1,937 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 15 | 8 | 2,218 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,913 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1979 | 11 | 7 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustav Sturc's chess games?
363 games by Gustav Sturc, 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 Gustav Sturc has played.
What does Gustav Sturc play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Gustav Sturc opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustav Sturc answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Gustav Sturc play as White?
As White, Gustav Sturc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustav Sturc play as Black?
As Black, Gustav Sturc most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Gustav Sturc's FIDE rating?
Gustav Sturc is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Gustav Sturc played?
Our database contains 363 games by Gustav Sturc, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 132 draws, 120 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustav Sturc?
363 games by Gustav Sturc 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.