Prepare against Bela Istvan Ferenczi
Hungary · World #62,739 classical · FIDE ID 764442
When preparing against Bela Istvan Ferenczi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 43 games by Bela Istvan Ferenczi, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Istvan Ferenczi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Istvan Ferenczi 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 | 1,846 | 1,852 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 30.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Istvan Ferenczi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Istvan Ferenczi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ferenczi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ferenczi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Ferenczi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Bela Istvan Ferenczi's chess games
All 43 games by Bela Istvan Ferenczi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Istvan Biro | 1,970 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | B14 |
| Oct 2018 | Karoly Csizik | 1,956 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | B02 |
| Apr 2016 | Ferenc Czibulya | 1,854 | chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | C41 |
| Apr 2017 | Zoltan Deak | 1,846 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Janos Csomos | 1,800 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,792 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,589 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,697 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Istvan Ferenczi's chess games?
43 games by Bela Istvan Ferenczi, from Mar 2012 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 Bela Istvan Ferenczi has played.
What does Bela Istvan Ferenczi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Bela Istvan Ferenczi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Istvan Ferenczi answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Bela Istvan Ferenczi play as White?
As White, Bela Istvan Ferenczi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Istvan Ferenczi play as Black?
As Black, Bela Istvan Ferenczi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Bela Istvan Ferenczi's FIDE rating?
Bela Istvan Ferenczi is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Bela Istvan Ferenczi played?
Our database contains 43 games by Bela Istvan Ferenczi, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 13 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Istvan Ferenczi?
43 games by Bela Istvan Ferenczi 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.