Prepare against Attila Mester
Hungary · World #28,902 classical · FIDE ID 725587
Our database contains 483 games by Attila Mester, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Attila Mester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Mester 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 | 1,992 | 2,135 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,020 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,038 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 483 | 191 | 129 | 163 | 39.5% |
| As White | 231 | 100 | 69 | 62 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 252 | 91 | 60 | 101 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Mester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Mester's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 92.2% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 6.1% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mester usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mester usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mester usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mester usually continues Bg5 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mester usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 79.6% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 13 | 9.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 42.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 28 | 39.4% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.1% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Attila Mester's chess games
All 483 games by Attila Mester in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 191 wins, 129 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 68 | 27/16/25 | 39.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,294 | 25th Budapest Spring Open | B67 |
| Mar 2007 | Gergely Kiss | 2,287 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | C54 |
| Jun 2008 | Zoltan Darazs | 2,246 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | C58 |
| Mar 2008 | Zoltan Tamassy | 2,236 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | B06 |
| Nov 2009 | Adam Radnai | 2,229 | Budapest FS11 FM-A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2013 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,067 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2013 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,052 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,194 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,183 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,309 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Attila Mester's chess games?
483 games by Attila Mester, from Apr 2003 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 Attila Mester has played.
What does Attila Mester play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Attila Mester opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Mester answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Attila Mester play as White?
As White, Attila Mester's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Mester play as Black?
As Black, Attila Mester most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 39.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Attila Mester's FIDE rating?
Attila Mester is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Attila Mester played?
Our database contains 483 games by Attila Mester, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 129 draws, 163 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Mester?
483 games by Attila Mester 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.