Prepare against Szilveszter Csuri
Hungary · World #38,678 classical · FIDE ID 933031
When preparing against Szilveszter Csuri, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Szilveszter Csuri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szilveszter Csuri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szilveszter Csuri 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 | 1,941 | 2,187 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,991 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 40.9% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szilveszter Csuri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szilveszter Csuri's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Csuri usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Csuri usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Csuri usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Csuri usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Csuri usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Csuri usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Szilveszter Csuri's chess games
All 44 games by Szilveszter Csuri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Milos Sarmir | 2,092 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | C50 |
| Oct 2017 | Frantisek Tepper | 2,078 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | B00 |
| Mar 2018 | Vladimir Puchart | 2,068 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | B92 |
| Mar 2018 | Ivan Horak | 2,010 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | B23 |
| Aug 2011 | Jan Szitasi | 2,009 | Lakitelek Magyarok Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 1,921 |
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,010 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,280 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| chT1W-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szilveszter Csuri's chess games?
44 games by Szilveszter Csuri, from Apr 2003 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 Szilveszter Csuri has played.
What does Szilveszter Csuri play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Szilveszter Csuri opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szilveszter Csuri answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Szilveszter Csuri play as White?
As White, Szilveszter Csuri's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szilveszter Csuri play as Black?
As Black, Szilveszter Csuri most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Szilveszter Csuri's FIDE rating?
Szilveszter Csuri is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Szilveszter Csuri played?
Our database contains 44 games by Szilveszter Csuri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szilveszter Csuri?
44 games by Szilveszter Csuri 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.