Prepare against Ranko Szuhanek
IM · Serbia · World #1,676 classical · FIDE ID 1202600
When preparing against Ranko Szuhanek, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 619 games by Ranko Szuhanek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ranko Szuhanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ranko Szuhanek 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 | 2,401 | 2,519 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,375 | 2,453 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,451 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 204 | 316 | 99 | 33.0% |
| As White | 301 | 107 | 159 | 35 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 318 | 97 | 157 | 64 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ranko Szuhanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ranko Szuhanek's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 214 | 71.1% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 48 | 15.9% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 37 | 12.3% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Szuhanek usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Szuhanek usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Szuhanek usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Szuhanek usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Szuhanek usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Szuhanek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 58 | 46.4% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 57 | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 102 | 75.6% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 21.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Ranko Szuhanek's chess games
All 619 games by Ranko Szuhanek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 204 wins, 316 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 74 | 28/39/7 | 37.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 10/26/3 | 25.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 13/18/4 | 37.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 8/22/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 90 | 23/47/20 | 25.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 10/16/9 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 2/11/3 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,540 | chT-SRB | B90 |
| Sep 2010 | Ivan Leventic | 2,498 | Borovo | D38 |
| Jun 2015 | Dragan Kosic | 2,487 | Bijeljina | A33 |
| Jul 2009 | Anatoly Bykhovsky | 2,487 | Netanya Maccabiah | D43 |
| Aug 2001 | Romeo-Sorin Milu | 2,475 | Slavonija | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2008 | 51 | 26 | 2,380 |
| Borovo | 2010 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,458 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 18 | 7 | 2,337 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
| Timisoara | 1996 | 15 | 9 | 2,430 |
| ch-ROM | 1998 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| Belgrade Trako | 1993 | 13 | 7 | 2,388 |
| 33rd Wch U20 | 1994 | 12 | 6 | 2,347 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mihai-Lucian Grunberg (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ranko Szuhanek's chess games?
619 games by Ranko Szuhanek, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ranko Szuhanek has played.
What does Ranko Szuhanek play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Ranko Szuhanek opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ranko Szuhanek answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ranko Szuhanek play as White?
As White, Ranko Szuhanek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (74 games, 37.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 25.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ranko Szuhanek play as Black?
As Black, Ranko Szuhanek most often plays: Slav Defense (90 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Ranko Szuhanek's FIDE rating?
Ranko Szuhanek is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,375 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Ranko Szuhanek played?
Our database contains 619 games by Ranko Szuhanek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 316 draws, 99 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ranko Szuhanek?
619 games by Ranko Szuhanek 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.