Prepare against Stefan Durnik
Slovakia · World #44,195 classical · FIDE ID 14901706
Our database contains 151 games by Stefan Durnik, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Durnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Durnik 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 | 1,917 | 2,121 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,040 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 38 | 48 | 65 | 25.2% |
| As White | 74 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Durnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Durnik's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 85.1% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 9 | 12.2% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Durnik usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Durnik usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Durnik usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 27.8% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Durnik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Durnik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Durnik usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 87.1% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 61.3% | 44.7% |
| f5 | 10 | 32.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Stefan Durnik's chess games
All 151 games by Stefan Durnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 38 wins, 48 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 1/5/11 | 5.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Boguslaw Latas | 2,310 | Myslenice | B53 |
| Jan 1987 | Milan Drtina | 2,280 | Tirnavia-B | C44 |
| Jan 1992 | Wolfgang Haist | 2,265 | Bad Ragaz Open | B53 |
| Jan 1987 | Imrich Cervenka | 2,250 | Tirnavia-B | A81 |
| Jan 2009 | Martin Lednicky | 2,210 | chT-SVK 2C 0809 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirnavia-B | 1987 | 13 | 3 | 2,131 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,934 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| Myslenice | 1988 | 11 | 5 | 2,237 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,101 |
| chT-SVK 2C 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2C-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Durnik's chess games?
151 games by Stefan Durnik, from Apr 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 Stefan Durnik has played.
What does Stefan Durnik play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Stefan Durnik opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Durnik answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Stefan Durnik play as White?
As White, Stefan Durnik's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Durnik play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Durnik most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Stefan Durnik's FIDE rating?
Stefan Durnik is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Stefan Durnik played?
Our database contains 151 games by Stefan Durnik, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 48 draws, 65 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Durnik?
151 games by Stefan Durnik 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.