Prepare against Jan Szitasi
Slovakia · World #27,877 classical · FIDE ID 14909510
Our database contains 137 games by Jan Szitasi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Szitasi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Szitasi 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 | 1,999 | 2,032 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 52 | 62 | 23 | 38.0% |
| As White | 84 | 34 | 36 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Szitasi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Szitasi's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 97.6% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Szitasi usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Szitasi usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szitasi usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szitasi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 92.6% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Jan Szitasi's chess games
All 137 games by Jan Szitasi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 52 wins, 62 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Tamas Ruck | 2,337 | chT1W-SVK 1920 | B41 |
| Nov 2009 | Ivan Horak | 2,105 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | B92 |
| Nov 2009 | Josef Hudacek | 2,070 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | C84 |
| Jan 2019 | Ondrej Lancz | 2,053 | chT1W-SVK 1819 | B75 |
| Mar 2014 | Vladimir Puchart | 2,051 | chT2A-SVK 1314 | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 9 | 2,067 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 8 | 2,146 |
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Szitasi's chess games?
137 games by Jan Szitasi, from Oct 2004 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 Jan Szitasi has played.
What does Jan Szitasi play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Jan Szitasi opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Szitasi answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Szitasi play as White?
As White, Jan Szitasi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Szitasi play as Black?
As Black, Jan Szitasi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Jan Szitasi's FIDE rating?
Jan Szitasi is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jan Szitasi played?
Our database contains 137 games by Jan Szitasi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 62 draws, 23 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Szitasi?
137 games by Jan Szitasi 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.