Prepare against Jozef Turcel
Slovakia · World #31,772 classical · FIDE ID 14910950
When preparing against Jozef Turcel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Jozef Turcel, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Turcel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Turcel 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 | 1,976 | 2,099 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,024 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Turcel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Turcel's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Turcel usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Turcel usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Turcel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Jozef Turcel's chess games
All 78 games by Jozef Turcel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 26 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Yaroslav Gnydka | 2,134 | Pardubice Czech Open 2 | C50 |
| Nov 2022 | Matej Stauder | 2,116 | chT-SVK 2C 2223 | B22 |
| Mar 2008 | Jan Debnar | 2,109 | chT-SVK 1E 0708 | B22 |
| Nov 2013 | Jozef Lukac | 2,101 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | B22 |
| Dec 2005 | Vladimir Sustek | 2,075 | chT2C-SVK 0506 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,980 |
| chT2C-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,936 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,188 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Turcel's chess games?
78 games by Jozef Turcel, from Jul 2005 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 Jozef Turcel has played.
What does Jozef Turcel play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jozef Turcel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Turcel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jozef Turcel play as White?
As White, Jozef Turcel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Turcel play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Turcel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jozef Turcel's FIDE rating?
Jozef Turcel is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jozef Turcel played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jozef Turcel, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Turcel?
78 games by Jozef Turcel 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.