Prepare against Armand Veress
FM · Romania · World #7,131 classical · FIDE ID 1248294
When preparing against Armand Veress, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Armand Veress, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armand Veress's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armand Veress 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 | 2,222 | 2,292 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,158 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 77 | 28 | 84 | 40.7% |
| As White | 100 | 38 | 17 | 45 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 89 | 39 | 11 | 39 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armand Veress's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armand Veress's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 21.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Veress usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Veress usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Veress usually continues exd5 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Veress usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Veress usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Veress usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 34.8% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 15 | 32.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 19.6% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Armand Veress's chess games
All 189 games by Armand Veress in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 77 wins, 28 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,490 | 17th Arad Open | C61 |
| Dec 2023 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,466 | chT-ROM Rapid | D06 |
| Aug 2024 | Georg Mohr | 2,392 | 17th Arad Open | B01 |
| Jul 2023 | Filip Magold | 2,388 | Brasov GP RO | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Alicja Sliwicka | 2,319 | Brasov GP RO | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 1,575 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 1,670 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2014 | 17 | 7 | 1,041 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,739 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Targu Mures Open A | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armand Veress's chess games?
189 games by Armand Veress, from May 2015 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 Armand Veress has played.
What does Armand Veress play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Armand Veress opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armand Veress answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Armand Veress play as White?
As White, Armand Veress's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armand Veress play as Black?
As Black, Armand Veress most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Armand Veress's FIDE rating?
Armand Veress is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Armand Veress played?
Our database contains 189 games by Armand Veress, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 28 draws, 84 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armand Veress?
189 games by Armand Veress 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.