Prepare against Samuel Hrstka
Slovakia · World #29,831 classical · FIDE ID 14919613
Our database contains 103 games by Samuel Hrstka, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Hrstka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Hrstka 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 | 1,987 | 2,013 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,946 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 33 | 32 | 38 | 32.0% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Hrstka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Hrstka's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hrstka usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hrstka usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hrstka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 87.1% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Samuel Hrstka's chess games
All 103 games by Samuel Hrstka in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 33 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Milan Podoba | 2,078 | chT1W-SVK 1819 | C08 |
| Mar 2017 | Dusan Orgon | 2,074 | chT-SVK 1W 1617 | D05 |
| Feb 2016 | Vladimir Puchart | 2,032 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | B90 |
| Jun 2012 | Oliver Spacek | 1,961 | Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | C90 |
| Jan 2016 | Peter Geffert | 1,957 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 1,780 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,416 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,616 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,883 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| chT1W-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Hrstka's chess games?
103 games by Samuel Hrstka, from May 2010 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 Samuel Hrstka has played.
What does Samuel Hrstka play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Samuel Hrstka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Hrstka answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Hrstka play as White?
As White, Samuel Hrstka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Hrstka play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Hrstka most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Samuel Hrstka's FIDE rating?
Samuel Hrstka is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Samuel Hrstka played?
Our database contains 103 games by Samuel Hrstka, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Hrstka?
103 games by Samuel Hrstka 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.