Prepare against Bela Seres
FM · Hungary · World #12,130 classical · FIDE ID 701386
Our database contains 380 games by Bela Seres, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bela Seres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela 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 | 2,139 | 2,291 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,235 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,216 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 122 | 156 | 102 | 32.1% |
| As White | 203 | 71 | 81 | 51 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 177 | 51 | 75 | 51 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Seres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Seres's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 81.8% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.3% | 59.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Seres usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Seres usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Seres usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Seres usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Seres usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Seres usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 80.5% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 15 | 29.4% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Bela Seres's chess games
All 380 games by Bela Seres 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: 122 wins, 156 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 8/15/11 | 23.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,431 | ch-HUN rapid | E14 |
| May 2010 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,330 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | C99 |
| Dec 2003 | Imre Mullner | 2,303 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | C14 |
| Jun 2022 | Giso Jahncke | 2,300 | 34th Pula Open | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | Lovro Novosel | 2,293 | 34th Pula Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 11 | 2 | 2,172 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,272 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,276 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,280 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,389 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Seres's chess games?
380 games by Bela Seres, 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 Bela Seres has played.
What does Bela Seres play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Bela Seres opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Seres answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Bela Seres play as White?
As White, Bela Seres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Seres play as Black?
As Black, Bela Seres most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Bela Seres's FIDE rating?
Bela Seres is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Bela Seres played?
Our database contains 380 games by Bela Seres, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 156 draws, 102 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Seres?
380 games by Bela 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.