Prepare against Bence Papp
FM · Hungary · World #9,526 classical · FIDE ID 788384
When preparing against Bence Papp, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Bence Papp, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bence Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bence Papp 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 | 2,177 | 2,300 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,218 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,175 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 109 | 72 | 172 | 30.9% |
| As White | 164 | 58 | 29 | 77 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 189 | 51 | 43 | 95 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bence Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bence Papp's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 62.2% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 52 | 31.7% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (37.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Papp usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 45.8% | 32.9% |
| e6 | 16 | 19.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 18.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 73.6% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 10 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Bence Papp's chess games
All 353 games by Bence Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 109 wins, 72 draws, 172 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Oleg Badmatsyrenov | 2,446 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
| Mar 2023 | Kosma Pacan-Milej | 2,402 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Apr 2023 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,402 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Nov 2024 | Gabor Kovacs | 2,400 | TCh-HUN 2024-25 | C21 |
| Dec 2024 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 180 | 64 | 2,078 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,868 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,372 |
| Budapest One Week IM | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 42nd Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bence Papp's chess games?
353 games by Bence Papp, from Jun 2015 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 Bence Papp has played.
What does Bence Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Bence Papp opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bence Papp answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bence Papp play as White?
As White, Bence Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bence Papp play as Black?
As Black, Bence Papp most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Bence Papp's FIDE rating?
Bence Papp is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Bence Papp played?
Our database contains 353 games by Bence Papp, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 72 draws, 172 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bence Papp?
353 games by Bence Papp 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.