Prepare against Abel Papp
Hungary · World #10,543 classical · FIDE ID 728470
Our database contains 366 games by Abel Papp, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abel Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Papp 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 | 2,161 | 2,243 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,190 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,130 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 123 | 141 | 102 | 33.6% |
| As White | 190 | 75 | 70 | 45 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 176 | 48 | 71 | 57 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Papp's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 98.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Papp usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 78.0% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 82.5% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
Abel Papp's chess games
All 366 games by Abel Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 123 wins, 141 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 22 | 2/13/7 | 9.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 12/4/0 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 41 | 11/19/11 | 26.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,410 | Miskolc Avas Open | A12 |
| Sep 2010 | Barnabas Emodi | 2,369 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | C53 |
| Jan 2015 | Andras Horvath | 2,338 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | C62 |
| Mar 2007 | Janos Dr. Bali | 2,281 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | B07 |
| Feb 2007 | Petteri Laihonen | 2,254 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2010 | 24 | 13 | 2,143 |
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 22 | 14 | 2,302 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,135 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2002 | 16 | 9 | 2,202 |
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 14 | 6 | 2,085 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Papp's chess games?
366 games by Abel Papp, from Jul 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 Abel Papp has played.
What does Abel Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Abel Papp opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Papp answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Abel Papp play as White?
As White, Abel Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Papp play as Black?
As Black, Abel Papp most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Abel Papp's FIDE rating?
Abel Papp is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Abel Papp played?
Our database contains 366 games by Abel Papp, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 141 draws, 102 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Papp?
366 games by Abel Papp 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.