Prepare against Akos Papista
Hungary · World #18,175 classical · FIDE ID 718246
When preparing against Akos Papista, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Akos Papista, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Akos Papista's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akos Papista 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 | 2,073 | 2,195 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,159 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,189 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 111 | 85 | 102 | 37.2% |
| As White | 146 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 152 | 60 | 38 | 54 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akos Papista's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akos Papista's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 89.0% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 6.2% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.8% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Papista usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Papista usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Papista usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Papista usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Papista usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Papista usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 89.7% | 51.4% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 9.0% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 73.9% | 51.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Akos Papista's chess games
All 298 games by Akos Papista 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: 111 wins, 85 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tamas Ruck | 2,390 | Papp Bela Memorial | C44 |
| Jan 1999 | Andras Meszaros | 2,336 | 9th Zemplen Cup Open | D11 |
| Dec 2005 | Marius-Cristian Chereches | 2,318 | chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | C62 |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Restas | 2,303 | chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | B92 |
| Jan 2003 | Istvan Egedi | 2,288 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,081 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 2,121 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akos Papista's chess games?
298 games by Akos Papista, 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 Akos Papista has played.
What does Akos Papista play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Akos Papista opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akos Papista answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Akos Papista play as White?
As White, Akos Papista's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akos Papista play as Black?
As Black, Akos Papista most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Philidor (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Akos Papista's FIDE rating?
Akos Papista is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Akos Papista played?
Our database contains 298 games by Akos Papista, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 85 draws, 102 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akos Papista?
298 games by Akos Papista 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.