Prepare against Tomas Hurdzan
FM · Czechia · World #5,645 classical · FIDE ID 361895
When preparing against Tomas Hurdzan, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 419 games by Tomas Hurdzan, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Hurdzan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Hurdzan 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 | 2,256 | 2,345 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,258 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,261 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 180 | 138 | 101 | 43.0% |
| As White | 209 | 96 | 68 | 45 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 210 | 84 | 70 | 56 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Hurdzan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Hurdzan's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 81.8% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 20 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 5.7% | 70.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Hurdzan usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hurdzan usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hurdzan usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hurdzan usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hurdzan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hurdzan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 81.7% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.6% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 70.7% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 17 | 29.3% | 61.8% |
Tomas Hurdzan's chess games
All 419 games by Tomas Hurdzan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 180 wins, 138 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/10/11 | 43.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | ch-EUR qual Online | A35 |
| Oct 2018 | David Vichnar | 2,437 | chT2A-CZE 1819 | B48 |
| Jul 2023 | Vojtech Straka | 2,433 | 29th Klatovy Open A | D33 |
| Feb 2020 | Radek Londyn | 2,401 | chT-CZE 2A 1920 | D59 |
| Dec 2020 | Or Globus | 2,399 | ch-EUR qual Online | D74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U20 | 2019 | 22 | 12 | 2,260 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2015 | 18 | 14 | 2,040 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2013 | 18 | 11 | 1,767 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| chT2A-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| ch-CZE | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Hurdzan's chess games?
419 games by Tomas Hurdzan, from Jan 2012 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 Tomas Hurdzan has played.
What does Tomas Hurdzan play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Tomas Hurdzan opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Hurdzan answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Tomas Hurdzan play as White?
As White, Tomas Hurdzan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Hurdzan play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Hurdzan most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Tomas Hurdzan's FIDE rating?
Tomas Hurdzan is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Tomas Hurdzan played?
Our database contains 419 games by Tomas Hurdzan, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 138 draws, 101 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Hurdzan?
419 games by Tomas Hurdzan 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.