Prepare against Milan Turzak
Slovakia · World #51,811 classical · FIDE ID 14904071
Our database contains 117 games by Milan Turzak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Turzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Turzak 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 | 1,886 | 2,043 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 28 | 39 | 50 | 23.9% |
| As White | 69 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Turzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Turzak's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 95.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Turzak usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Turzak usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Turzak usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Turzak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Milan Turzak's chess games
All 117 games by Milan Turzak 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: 28 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Anton Koval | 2,212 | chT2D-SVK 0708 | B21 |
| Oct 2008 | Niki Vrbova | 2,191 | chT2D-SVK 0809 | C58 |
| Jan 2009 | Juraj Krajnak | 2,162 | chT2D-SVK 0809 | C47 |
| Dec 2018 | Stefan Galovic | 2,101 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | C58 |
| Feb 2024 | Adam Novotny | 2,077 | chT2D-SVK 2324 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,991 |
| chT2D-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,062 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
| chT2D-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,904 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Turzak's chess games?
117 games by Milan Turzak, 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 Turzak has played.
What does Milan Turzak play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Milan Turzak opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Turzak answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Milan Turzak play as White?
As White, Milan Turzak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Turzak play as Black?
As Black, Milan Turzak most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Milan Turzak's FIDE rating?
Milan Turzak is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Milan Turzak played?
Our database contains 117 games by Milan Turzak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 39 draws, 50 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Turzak?
117 games by Milan Turzak 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.