Prepare against Juraj Sosovicka
Slovakia · World #17,290 classical · FIDE ID 14911418
When preparing against Juraj Sosovicka, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 594 games by Juraj Sosovicka, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Sosovicka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Sosovicka 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 | 2,082 | 2,261 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,158 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,228 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 594 | 176 | 239 | 179 | 29.6% |
| As White | 289 | 93 | 113 | 83 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 305 | 83 | 126 | 96 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Sosovicka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Sosovicka's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 75.4% | 51.4% |
| b3 | 44 | 15.2% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 4.5% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.8% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sosovicka usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sosovicka usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sosovicka usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 15% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sosovicka usually continues Bb2 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sosovicka usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Sosovicka usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 128 | 78.0% | 46.5% |
| c5 | 23 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.3% | 35.7% |
| b6 | 6 | 3.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 60.9% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 35.9% | 57.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Juraj Sosovicka's chess games
All 594 games by Juraj Sosovicka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 176 wins, 239 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 44 | 11/20/13 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/12/10 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 8/18/12 | 21.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Samy Shoker | 2,497 | 2nd Al Ain Open | B06 |
| Apr 2010 | Lukas Klima | 2,433 | 21st Pobeskydy TS Cup | B33 |
| Jan 2015 | Robert Tibensky | 2,405 | chT-SVK 1415 | D10 |
| Dec 2013 | Dominik Csiba | 2,373 | chT-SVK 1314 | C45 |
| Jul 2017 | Andrejs Strebkovs | 2,321 | chT-CZE rap | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 27 | 8 | 2,096 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2010 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2014 | 19 | 7 | 2,139 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,124 |
| Brezova Open | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2007 | 18 | 10 | 1,667 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 1,672 |
| Tatry Open | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Sosovicka's chess games?
594 games by Juraj Sosovicka, from Oct 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 Juraj Sosovicka has played.
What does Juraj Sosovicka play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Juraj Sosovicka opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Sosovicka answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Juraj Sosovicka play as White?
As White, Juraj Sosovicka's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Sosovicka play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Sosovicka most often plays: Slav Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Italian Game (23 games, 21.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Juraj Sosovicka's FIDE rating?
Juraj Sosovicka is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (May 2014).
How many games has Juraj Sosovicka played?
Our database contains 594 games by Juraj Sosovicka, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 239 draws, 179 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Sosovicka?
594 games by Juraj Sosovicka 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.