Prepare against Arpad Joba
Slovakia · World #18,682 classical · FIDE ID 14933047
Our database contains 276 games by Arpad Joba, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arpad Joba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arpad Joba 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 | 2,069 | 2,136 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,122 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 108 | 90 | 78 | 39.1% |
| As White | 141 | 63 | 41 | 37 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 45 | 49 | 41 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arpad Joba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arpad Joba's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 78.0% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 11.3% | 65.6% |
| a3 | 7 | 5.0% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Joba usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Joba usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Joba usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 65.6% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Joba usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Joba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Joba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 77.0% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 90.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Arpad Joba's chess games
All 276 games by Arpad Joba in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 108 wins, 90 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Bela Jakab | 2,324 | ch-SVK U18/20 | C12 |
| May 2024 | Frantisek Vass | 2,310 | chT-SVK 2324 | B40 |
| Apr 2017 | Igor Lintner | 2,234 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B40 |
| Feb 2022 | Patrik Pinter | 2,208 | chT1W-SVK 2122 | B06 |
| Jan 2022 | Bence Bednay | 2,203 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2019 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,781 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2013 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,472 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,094 |
| chT2B-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,153 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 7th Gyor Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| chT2B-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arpad Joba's chess games?
276 games by Arpad Joba, from Feb 2013 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 Arpad Joba has played.
What does Arpad Joba play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Arpad Joba opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arpad Joba answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Arpad Joba play as White?
As White, Arpad Joba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arpad Joba play as Black?
As Black, Arpad Joba most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Arpad Joba's FIDE rating?
Arpad Joba is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Arpad Joba played?
Our database contains 276 games by Arpad Joba, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 90 draws, 78 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arpad Joba?
276 games by Arpad Joba 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.