Prepare against Juraj Starzec
Slovakia · World #35,018 classical · FIDE ID 14906910
Our database contains 115 games by Juraj Starzec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juraj Starzec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juraj Starzec 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 | 1,959 | 2,073 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 29 | 54 | 32 | 25.2% |
| As White | 54 | 13 | 25 | 16 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 29 | 16 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juraj Starzec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juraj Starzec's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Starzec usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Starzec usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Starzec usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Starzec usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Juraj Starzec's chess games
All 115 games by Juraj Starzec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 54 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Tomas Krak | 2,143 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | D46 |
| Jan 2015 | Martin Hagara | 2,121 | chT1E-SVK 1415 | C24 |
| Oct 2006 | Jozef Hujo | 2,114 | chT2D-SVK 0607 | C05 |
| Jan 2010 | Rastislav Chudy | 2,107 | chT2D-SVK 0910 | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Jan Csala | 2,092 | chT2D-SVK 1920 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,910 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,804 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| chT-SVK 1E 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,883 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juraj Starzec's chess games?
115 games by Juraj Starzec, from Apr 2003 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 Starzec has played.
What does Juraj Starzec play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Juraj Starzec opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juraj Starzec answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Juraj Starzec play as White?
As White, Juraj Starzec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juraj Starzec play as Black?
As Black, Juraj Starzec most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Juraj Starzec's FIDE rating?
Juraj Starzec is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Juraj Starzec played?
Our database contains 115 games by Juraj Starzec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 54 draws, 32 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juraj Starzec?
115 games by Juraj Starzec 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.