Prepare against Radovan Hurtuk
Slovakia · World #33,384 classical · FIDE ID 14935031
Our database contains 137 games by Radovan Hurtuk, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Radovan Hurtuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radovan Hurtuk 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 | 1,967 | 2,079 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,118 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 56 | 36 | 45 | 40.9% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radovan Hurtuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radovan Hurtuk's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 56.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hurtuk usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hurtuk usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hurtuk usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Hurtuk usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Radovan Hurtuk's chess games
All 137 games by Radovan Hurtuk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 56 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Arkadij Vorovic | 2,137 | chT2D-SVK 1920 | B12 |
| Oct 2015 | Ladislav Milder | 2,046 | chT2D-SVK 1516 | B92 |
| Oct 2019 | Marian Hotak | 2,036 | chT2D-SVK 1920 | A38 |
| Dec 2023 | Marcel Presalovic | 2,034 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B40 |
| Apr 2022 | Patrik Nemergut | 2,020 | Lesnica Pieniny Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,894 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 1,731 |
| Lesnica Pieniny Open | 2024 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,128 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 11 | 9 | 2,014 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2D-SVK 14/15 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,972 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radovan Hurtuk's chess games?
137 games by Radovan Hurtuk, from Oct 2012 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 Radovan Hurtuk has played.
What does Radovan Hurtuk play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Radovan Hurtuk opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radovan Hurtuk answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Radovan Hurtuk play as White?
As White, Radovan Hurtuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radovan Hurtuk play as Black?
As Black, Radovan Hurtuk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Radovan Hurtuk's FIDE rating?
Radovan Hurtuk is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Radovan Hurtuk played?
Our database contains 137 games by Radovan Hurtuk, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radovan Hurtuk?
137 games by Radovan Hurtuk 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.