Prepare against Milan Szitkey
FM · Slovakia · World #22,883 classical · FIDE ID 14901307
When preparing against Milan Szitkey, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 287 games by Milan Szitkey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Szitkey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Szitkey 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 | 2,034 | 2,253 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,019 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,141 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 99 | 97 | 91 | 34.5% |
| As White | 162 | 66 | 45 | 51 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 125 | 33 | 52 | 40 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Szitkey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Szitkey's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 99.4% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Szitkey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Szitkey usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Szitkey usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Szitkey usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 91.8% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 17 | 42.5% | 26.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Milan Szitkey's chess games
All 287 games by Milan Szitkey 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: 99 wins, 97 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 22/16/21 | 37.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Guenther Moehring | 2,375 | Tirnavia-B | A34 |
| Jan 1986 | Josef Jurek | 2,355 | Tirnavia-B | C02 |
| Aug 1987 | Alexander Goldberg | 2,330 | Berlin East AdW 4th | C77 |
| Jan 1994 | Mark Safyanovsky | 2,285 | chT-SVK | D85 |
| Jan 1997 | Ladislav Janko | 2,255 | chT-SVK 9697 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Tirnavia-B | 1986 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,425 |
| chT1W-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Berlin East AdW 4th | 1987 | 11 | 4 | 2,284 |
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Szitkey's chess games?
287 games by Milan Szitkey, 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 Milan Szitkey has played.
What does Milan Szitkey play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Milan Szitkey opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Szitkey answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Milan Szitkey play as White?
As White, Milan Szitkey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 37.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Szitkey play as Black?
As Black, Milan Szitkey most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Milan Szitkey's FIDE rating?
Milan Szitkey is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Milan Szitkey played?
Our database contains 287 games by Milan Szitkey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 97 draws, 91 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Szitkey?
287 games by Milan Szitkey 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.