Prepare against Arpad Dr. Csaba
Hungary · World #30,450 classical · FIDE ID 716650
When preparing against Arpad Dr. Csaba, expect 1.Nf3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 360 games by Arpad Dr. Csaba, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Arpad Dr. Csaba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arpad Dr. Csaba 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 | 1,984 | 2,144 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 117 | 135 | 108 | 32.5% |
| As White | 175 | 65 | 58 | 52 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 185 | 52 | 77 | 56 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arpad Dr. Csaba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arpad Dr. Csaba's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 75 | 42.9% | 65.3% |
| b3 | 34 | 19.4% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 34 | 19.4% | 30.9% |
| f4 | 24 | 13.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Csaba usually continues g3 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Csaba usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Csaba usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Csaba usually continues Bb2 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Csaba usually continues Bb2 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Csaba usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 43.4% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 43 | 40.6% | 46.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 10.4% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 21.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Arpad Dr. Csaba's chess games
All 360 games by Arpad Dr. Csaba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 117 wins, 135 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 34 | 13/13/8 | 38.2% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Zoltan Siklosi | 2,365 | chT-HUN 9899 | E17 |
| Jan 1993 | Antal Nemeth | 2,315 | chT2-HUN 9293 | E60 |
| Jan 1993 | Sandor Gal | 2,290 | chT2-HUN 9293 | A11 |
| Jan 1995 | Miklos Morvay | 2,265 | chT-HUN 9596 | A37 |
| Jan 1995 | Krisztian Berta | 2,245 | HUN Egyetemi Open | C52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,004 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,360 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 17 | 7 | 2,028 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 17 | 10 | 2,044 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 2,139 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,156 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,164 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 16 | 6 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arpad Dr. Csaba's chess games?
360 games by Arpad Dr. Csaba, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Arpad Dr. Csaba has played.
What does Arpad Dr. Csaba play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Arpad Dr. Csaba opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arpad Dr. Csaba answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Arpad Dr. Csaba play as White?
As White, Arpad Dr. Csaba's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arpad Dr. Csaba play as Black?
As Black, Arpad Dr. Csaba most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Arpad Dr. Csaba's FIDE rating?
Arpad Dr. Csaba is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (May 2011).
How many games has Arpad Dr. Csaba played?
Our database contains 360 games by Arpad Dr. Csaba, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 135 draws, 108 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arpad Dr. Csaba?
360 games by Arpad Dr. Csaba 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.