Prepare against William Szurhaj
France · World #58,068 classical · FIDE ID 20615620
Our database contains 34 games by William Szurhaj, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Szurhaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Szurhaj 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 | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,809 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,758 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Szurhaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Szurhaj's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Szurhaj usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Szurhaj usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Szurhaj usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
William Szurhaj's chess games
All 34 games by William Szurhaj in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Sebastien David | 1,883 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B27 |
| May 2015 | Philippe Geay | 1,482 | 6th Lille Luce Open | B23 |
| May 2015 | Matthieu Manducher | 1,457 | 6th Lille Luce Open | C50 |
| Jan 2021 | Martin Giblin | 1,447 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D85 |
| Jan 2022 | Sylvie Zanin | 1,001 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,508 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,780 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,761 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,780 |
| 23rd Bethune Open A | 2002 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1st Lille Luce Open | 2010 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Szurhaj's chess games?
34 games by William Szurhaj, from Jul 2008 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 William Szurhaj has played.
What does William Szurhaj play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, William Szurhaj opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Szurhaj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does William Szurhaj play as White?
As White, William Szurhaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Szurhaj play as Black?
As Black, William Szurhaj most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is William Szurhaj's FIDE rating?
William Szurhaj is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Jul 2026).
How many games has William Szurhaj played?
Our database contains 34 games by William Szurhaj, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Szurhaj?
34 games by William Szurhaj 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.