Prepare against Otto Hurtak
Czechia · World #38,601 classical · FIDE ID 383309
When preparing against Otto Hurtak, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 175 games by Otto Hurtak, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Otto Hurtak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Hurtak 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 | 1,941 | 2,100 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,999 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,003 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 53 | 54 | 68 | 30.3% |
| As White | 87 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 22 | 24 | 42 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Hurtak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Hurtak's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 55.2% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 20 | 23.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hurtak usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hurtak usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hurtak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hurtak usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hurtak usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hurtak usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 88.6% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 60.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 30.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Otto Hurtak's chess games
All 175 games by Otto Hurtak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 54 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Pavel Certek | 2,267 | Tatry Open | E14 |
| Jun 2019 | Yuriy Kuzmin | 2,219 | Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | E14 |
| Sep 2019 | Milan Kolesar | 2,203 | Tatry Open | D30 |
| Oct 2019 | Mark Lyell | 2,198 | Tatry Open | D22 |
| Mar 2019 | Camille De Seroux | 2,160 | Prague Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2024 | 25 | 8 | 2,048 |
| Ricany Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| Prague Summer Holiday K1 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,875 |
| Plzen Calliditas Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,965 |
| 43rd Vsetin Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Prague Golden Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,874 |
| Ricany Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,916 |
| 9th Bohumin Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Hurtak's chess games?
175 games by Otto Hurtak, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Otto Hurtak has played.
What does Otto Hurtak play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Otto Hurtak opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Hurtak answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does Otto Hurtak play as White?
As White, Otto Hurtak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Hurtak play as Black?
As Black, Otto Hurtak most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Otto Hurtak's FIDE rating?
Otto Hurtak is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Otto Hurtak played?
Our database contains 175 games by Otto Hurtak, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 54 draws, 68 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Hurtak?
175 games by Otto Hurtak 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.