Prepare against Barnabas Seres
CM · Hungary · World #10,359 classical · FIDE ID 17017220
When preparing against Barnabas Seres, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Barnabas Seres, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Barnabas Seres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barnabas Seres 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 | 2,165 | 2,266 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,113 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 28.3% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 384 rated games against 312 different opponents, across 74 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 183 | 98 | 41 | 44 | 53.6% | 1,855 | 1,965 | 20 |
| Rapid | 113 | 65 | 12 | 36 | 57.5% | 1,909 | 2,012 | 10 |
| Blitz | 70 | 34 | 2 | 34 | 48.6% | 1,967 | 1,962 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 172 | 56 | 31 | 85 | 32.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 197 | 140 | 28 | 29 | 71.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 40 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81 | 39 | 19 | 23 | 2,070 | 2,149 |
| 2025 | 138 | 73 | 25 | 40 | 1,961 | 2,056 |
| 2024 | 123 | 67 | 13 | 43 | 1,882 | 1,958 |
| 2023 | 32 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 1,517 | 1,641 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,230 | 1,130 |
Where Barnabas Seres has played
Hungary (70) · Montenegro (2) · Romania (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barnabas Seres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barnabas Seres's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Seres usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Seres usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Seres usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Seres usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Barnabas Seres's chess games
All 46 games by Barnabas Seres in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Matyas Szegedy | 2,206 | Hungarian Child & Youth Team Championships 2026 | Youth | A10 |
| Mar 2026 | Sneha Halder | 2,101 | Budapest 1 Week Mar IMA | A20 |
| Mar 2026 | Aayansh Guntaka | 2,064 | Budapest 1 Week Mar IMA | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Tibor Fordan | 2,061 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | D34 |
| Apr 2026 | Bank Karacsonyi | 2,020 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest 1 Week Mar IMA | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,083 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,074 |
| Hungarian Child & Youth Team Championships 2026 | Youth | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barnabas Seres's chess games?
46 games by Barnabas Seres, from Jan 2023 to Oct 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 Seres has played.
What does Barnabas Seres play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Barnabas Seres opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barnabas Seres answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Barnabas Seres play as White?
As White, Barnabas Seres's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barnabas Seres play as Black?
As Black, Barnabas Seres most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Barnabas Seres's FIDE rating?
Barnabas Seres is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Barnabas Seres played?
Our database contains 46 games by Barnabas Seres, covering Jan 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barnabas Seres?
46 games by Barnabas Seres 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.