Prepare against Juraj Druska
GM · Slovakia · World #928 classical · FIDE ID 14915650
When preparing against Juraj Druska, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,458 games by Juraj Druska, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Druska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Druska 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 | 2,459 | 2,530 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,451 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,440 | 2,440 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,458 | 599 | 535 | 324 | 41.1% |
| As White | 738 | 317 | 284 | 137 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 720 | 282 | 251 | 187 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Druska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Druska's side.
First moves as White (734 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 439 | 59.8% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 195 | 26.6% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 54 | 7.4% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 3.5% | 71.2% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 6 | 0.8% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Druska usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Druska usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Druska usually continues d4 (43.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Druska usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Druska usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Druska usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 195 | 58.9% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 49 | 14.8% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 37 | 11.2% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 17 | 5.1% | 41.2% |
| a6 | 9 | 2.7% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 2.4% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 58.0% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 58 | 23.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.5% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.5% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.9% | 71.4% |
Juraj Druska's chess games
All 1,458 games by Juraj Druska in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 599 wins, 535 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 90 | 40/29/21 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 28 | 8/18/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 72 | 30/26/16 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 67 | 21/29/17 | 31.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 49 | 24/15/10 | 49.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 5/19/7 | 16.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Aug 2020 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,710 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | B36 |
| May 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,690 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jun 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Mar 2021 | Loek Van Wely | 2,620 | EU-Cup Online Gr-F | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 128 | 72.5 | 2,384 |
| ch-SVK | 2025 | 81 | 45.5 | 2,497 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2021 | 22 | 10 | 2,527 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2012 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2006 | 18 | 13 | 1,830 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,455 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 15 | 8 | 2,441 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jergus Pechac (24 games) · Martin Neugebauer (17 games) · Christopher Repka (13 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (11 games) · Stefan Mazur (11 games) · Viktor Gazik (11 games) · Marian Jurcik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Druska's chess games?
1,458 games by Juraj Druska, from Jul 2007 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 Juraj Druska has played.
What does Juraj Druska play on the first move as White?
Across 734 games with White in our database, Juraj Druska opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Druska answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Juraj Druska play as White?
As White, Juraj Druska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 738 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Druska play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Druska most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (67 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (49 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 720 games.
What is Juraj Druska's FIDE rating?
Juraj Druska is currently rated 2,459 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,440 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,530 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Juraj Druska played?
Our database contains 1,458 games by Juraj Druska, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 599 wins, 535 draws, 324 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Druska?
1,458 games by Juraj Druska 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.