Prepare against Bence Sagi
Hungary · World #6,537 classical · FIDE ID 783706
When preparing against Bence Sagi, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Bence Sagi, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bence Sagi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bence Sagi 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 | 2,235 | 2,249 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,131 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 43 | 73 | 61 | 24.2% |
| As White | 93 | 26 | 42 | 25 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 17 | 31 | 36 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bence Sagi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bence Sagi's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 87.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.8% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sagi usually continues Bf4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sagi usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Sagi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sagi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sagi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sagi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 52.0% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 23 | 46.0% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 90.0% |
Bence Sagi's chess games
All 178 games by Bence Sagi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 73 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 34 | 7/20/7 | 20.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Tamas Halasz | 2,362 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | C10 |
| Aug 2026 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,331 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | A07 |
| Oct 2017 | Krisztian Kerek | 2,328 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | B20 |
| Aug 2025 | Sharma Isha | 2,312 | 18th Arad Open | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Levente Miszler | 2,305 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SixDays Budapest Nov IMB | 2025 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,609 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,269 |
| Budapest 1 Week Jan IMA | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bence Sagi's chess games?
178 games by Bence Sagi, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 Sagi has played.
What does Bence Sagi play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Bence Sagi opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bence Sagi answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Bence Sagi play as White?
As White, Bence Sagi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bence Sagi play as Black?
As Black, Bence Sagi most often plays: French Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Bence Sagi's FIDE rating?
Bence Sagi is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Bence Sagi played?
Our database contains 178 games by Bence Sagi, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 73 draws, 61 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bence Sagi?
178 games by Bence Sagi 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.