Prepare against Bela Somogyi
Hungary · World #57,079 classical · FIDE ID 734314
When preparing against Bela Somogyi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 63 games by Bela Somogyi, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Somogyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Somogyi 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 | 1,866 | 1,889 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 13 | 28 | 22 | 20.6% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Somogyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Somogyi's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Somogyi usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Somogyi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (3% of these games) — Somogyi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 88.5% | 32.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Bela Somogyi's chess games
All 63 games by Bela Somogyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Zsolt Babos | 1,880 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B18 |
| Jul 2005 | Daniel Domonkos | 1,842 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | B40 |
| Mar 2018 | Ivor Colev | 1,669 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2005 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 1,944 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,923 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,705 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Somogyi's chess games?
63 games by Bela Somogyi, from Jan 2007 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 Somogyi has played.
What does Bela Somogyi play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Bela Somogyi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Somogyi answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Bela Somogyi play as White?
As White, Bela Somogyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Somogyi play as Black?
As Black, Bela Somogyi most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Bela Somogyi's FIDE rating?
Bela Somogyi is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Bela Somogyi played?
Our database contains 63 games by Bela Somogyi, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Somogyi?
63 games by Bela Somogyi 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.