Prepare against Barnabas Panda
Hungary · World #5,936 classical · FIDE ID 799556
When preparing against Barnabas Panda, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Barnabas Panda, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Barnabas Panda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barnabas Panda 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 | 2,249 | 2,249 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,111 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 58 | 44 | 77 | 32.4% |
| As White | 95 | 32 | 27 | 36 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 26 | 17 | 41 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barnabas Panda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barnabas Panda's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 86.3% | 47.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 11.6% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Panda usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Panda usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Panda usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Panda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Panda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Panda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 59.2% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 24.5% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.2% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Barnabas Panda's chess games
All 179 games by Barnabas Panda in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 58 wins, 44 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Murad Abdulla | 2,324 | 15th London Classic Open | A52 |
| Jul 2026 | Kalle Niemi | 2,301 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | E71 |
| Nov 2025 | Eyal Noy | 2,275 | 15th London Classic Open | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Harry Z Zheng | 2,184 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Mauri Lehtosaari | 2,170 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,742 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,218 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,537 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,069 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,442 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barnabas Panda's chess games?
179 games by Barnabas Panda, from Jun 2017 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 Barnabas Panda has played.
What does Barnabas Panda play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Barnabas Panda opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barnabas Panda answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Barnabas Panda play as White?
As White, Barnabas Panda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barnabas Panda play as Black?
As Black, Barnabas Panda most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Barnabas Panda's FIDE rating?
Barnabas Panda is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Barnabas Panda played?
Our database contains 179 games by Barnabas Panda, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 44 draws, 77 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barnabas Panda?
179 games by Barnabas Panda 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.