Prepare against Igor Sturdik
Slovakia · World #48,593 classical · FIDE ID 14910373
When preparing against Igor Sturdik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 26.4% over 53 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Igor Sturdik, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sturdik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sturdik 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 | 1,899 | 2,071 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 74 | 93 | 93 | 28.5% |
| As White | 134 | 41 | 48 | 45 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 45 | 48 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Sturdik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Sturdik's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sturdik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sturdik usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sturdik usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 98.2% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Igor Sturdik's chess games
All 260 games by Igor Sturdik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 74 wins, 93 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 14/18/21 | 26.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 12/13/9 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Oliver Spacek | 2,257 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | B42 |
| Nov 2009 | Frantisek Jablonicky | 2,222 | chT2A-SVK 0910 | E67 |
| Nov 2015 | Michal Jozefek | 2,213 | chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | A67 |
| Mar 2023 | Matej Sosovicka | 2,151 | chT2A-SVK 2223 | B05 |
| Oct 2011 | Jozef Janos | 2,145 | chT2A-SVK 1112 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,947 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,045 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,025 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,753 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sturdik's chess games?
260 games by Igor Sturdik, from Jul 2005 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 Igor Sturdik has played.
What does Igor Sturdik play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Igor Sturdik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sturdik answers 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Sturdik play as White?
As White, Igor Sturdik's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sturdik play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sturdik most often plays: Alekhine Defense (53 games, 26.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Igor Sturdik's FIDE rating?
Igor Sturdik is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Igor Sturdik played?
Our database contains 260 games by Igor Sturdik, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 93 draws, 93 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sturdik?
260 games by Igor Sturdik 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.