Prepare against Igor Sulgan
Slovakia · World #48,596 classical · FIDE ID 14959895
Our database contains 56 games by Igor Sulgan, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sulgan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sulgan 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 | 1,972 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 15 | 25 | 16 | 26.8% |
| As White | 29 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 13.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Sulgan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Sulgan's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 86.2% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 44.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sulgan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Igor Sulgan's chess games
All 56 games by Igor Sulgan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 25 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Richard Turcan | 2,321 | ch-SVK U16 | E73 |
| Aug 2020 | Kristian Rucek | 2,017 | ch-SVK U16 | A47 |
| Aug 2020 | Michal Valko | 1,882 | ch-SVK U16 | B33 |
| Oct 2019 | Patrik Stevik | 1,857 | chT1E-SVK 1920 | B32 |
| Nov 2022 | Milan Dobes | 1,835 | chT-SVK 2C 2223 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 1,887 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,532 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,675 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,802 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sulgan's chess games?
56 games by Igor Sulgan, from Jun 2017 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 Sulgan has played.
What does Igor Sulgan play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Igor Sulgan opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sulgan answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Sulgan play as White?
As White, Igor Sulgan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sulgan play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sulgan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Igor Sulgan's FIDE rating?
Igor Sulgan is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Igor Sulgan played?
Our database contains 56 games by Igor Sulgan, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 25 draws, 16 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sulgan?
56 games by Igor Sulgan 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.