Prepare against Norbert Recky
Slovakia · World #90,445 classical · FIDE ID 14904918
Our database contains 322 games by Norbert Recky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Recky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Recky 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 | 1,757 | 2,114 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,879 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,824 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 85 | 105 | 131 | 26.4% |
| As White | 157 | 46 | 40 | 70 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 165 | 39 | 65 | 61 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Recky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Recky's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 156 | 99.4% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Recky usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Recky usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Recky usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Recky usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 87.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.8% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Norbert Recky's chess games
All 322 games by Norbert Recky 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: 85 wins, 105 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 6/8/20 | 17.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 5/13/10 | 17.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Ladislav Kotan | 2,369 | Tatry Open | C90 |
| Feb 2016 | Robert Biros | 2,139 | chT1E-SVK 1516 | B23 |
| Jul 2010 | Rudolf Toma | 2,094 | ch-SVK Open B | D94 |
| Oct 2017 | Ivan Janos | 2,073 | Tatry Open | B72 |
| Oct 2009 | Karol Hennel | 2,067 | chT2D-SVK 0910 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2020 | 37 | 10.5 | 1,977 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,599 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,708 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,990 |
| Drienica Saris Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,560 |
| Presov B2 | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Recky's chess games?
322 games by Norbert Recky, 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 Norbert Recky has played.
What does Norbert Recky play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Norbert Recky opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Recky answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Recky play as White?
As White, Norbert Recky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 17.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Recky play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Recky most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Norbert Recky's FIDE rating?
Norbert Recky is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Norbert Recky played?
Our database contains 322 games by Norbert Recky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 105 draws, 131 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Recky?
322 games by Norbert Recky 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.