Prepare against Pal Suranyi
Hungary · World #18,754 classical · FIDE ID 706060
When preparing against Pal Suranyi, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 188 games by Pal Suranyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pal Suranyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Suranyi 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 | 2,068 | 2,192 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,108 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,053 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 69 | 34 | 85 | 36.7% |
| As White | 85 | 29 | 16 | 40 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 103 | 40 | 18 | 45 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Suranyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Suranyi's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 95.3% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Suranyi usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Suranyi usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Suranyi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Suranyi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Suranyi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 79.7% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 13.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Pal Suranyi's chess games
All 188 games by Pal Suranyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 34 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Bryan Smith | 2,399 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | E90 |
| Mar 2007 | Bela Soos | 2,294 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | A56 |
| Mar 2005 | Juergen Brustkern | 2,251 | Budapest FS03 IM-A | A57 |
| May 2007 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,234 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B96 |
| Mar 2005 | Anna Rudolf | 2,207 | Budapest FS03 IM-A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,207 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-A | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| Budapest BSSZ Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 1 | 1,901 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Suranyi's chess games?
188 games by Pal Suranyi, from Apr 2003 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 Pal Suranyi has played.
What does Pal Suranyi play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Pal Suranyi opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Suranyi answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pal Suranyi play as White?
As White, Pal Suranyi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Suranyi play as Black?
As Black, Pal Suranyi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Pal Suranyi's FIDE rating?
Pal Suranyi is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Pal Suranyi played?
Our database contains 188 games by Pal Suranyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 34 draws, 85 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Suranyi?
188 games by Pal Suranyi 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.