Prepare against Peter Surnak
Czechia · World #42,169 classical · FIDE ID 331368
When preparing against Peter Surnak, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 49 games by Peter Surnak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Surnak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Surnak 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 | 1,925 | 1,960 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,959 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 44.9% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Surnak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Surnak's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Surnak usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Surnak usually continues f4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Surnak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Surnak usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Peter Surnak's chess games
All 49 games by Peter Surnak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Rudolf Hlavac | 2,120 | ch-CZE reg | B21 |
| Mar 2006 | Adam Spirek | 2,050 | chT2b-CZE 0506 | C45 |
| Dec 2006 | Jindrich Papay | 2,020 | chT2b-CZE 0607 | B07 |
| Jan 1997 | Jan Brychta | 1,845 | Plzen KB Open B U18 | C45 |
| Jan 1998 | Jan Mrnka | 1,830 | Plzen Open B U18 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2b-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| Plzen KB Open B U18 | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 1,899 |
| Plzen Open B U18 | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-CZE reg | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,090 |
| CZE reg-ch+ | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| 24th Prague Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Surnak's chess games?
49 games by Peter Surnak, from Jul 2006 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 Peter Surnak has played.
What does Peter Surnak play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Peter Surnak opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Surnak answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Peter Surnak play as White?
As White, Peter Surnak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Surnak play as Black?
As Black, Peter Surnak most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Peter Surnak's FIDE rating?
Peter Surnak is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Peter Surnak played?
Our database contains 49 games by Peter Surnak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Surnak?
49 games by Peter Surnak 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.