Prepare against Bence Nagy
FM · Hungary · World #4,094 classical · FIDE ID 718920
When preparing against Bence Nagy, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 387 games by Bence Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bence Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bence Nagy 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 | 2,300 | 2,396 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,360 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,318 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 182 | 116 | 89 | 47.0% |
| As White | 189 | 97 | 56 | 36 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 198 | 85 | 60 | 53 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bence Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bence Nagy's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 97.4% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (74.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 77.4% | 63.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 13.2% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 91.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 84.2% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Bence Nagy's chess games
All 387 games by Bence Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 182 wins, 116 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/10/7 | 46.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,515 | chT-HUN 2223 | B48 |
| Nov 2017 | Mate Bagi | 2,445 | chT-HUN 1718 | C95 |
| Feb 2013 | Erik Kislik | 2,413 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | E05 |
| Nov 2018 | Christopher Schwarhofer | 2,379 | chT2O-AUT 1819 | B93 |
| Oct 2005 | Dimo Werner | 2,379 | Budapest FS10 IM-A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 IM-B | 2005 | 12 | 8 | 2,402 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2006 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,351 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,402 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,321 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,343 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bence Nagy's chess games?
387 games by Bence Nagy, from Apr 2003 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 Bence Nagy has played.
What does Bence Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Bence Nagy opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bence Nagy answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Bence Nagy play as White?
As White, Bence Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bence Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Bence Nagy most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Bence Nagy's FIDE rating?
Bence Nagy is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Bence Nagy played?
Our database contains 387 games by Bence Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 116 draws, 89 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bence Nagy?
387 games by Bence Nagy 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.