Prepare against Benedek Herczeg
Hungary · World #85,670 classical · FIDE ID 17004071
When preparing against Benedek Herczeg, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Benedek Herczeg, covering Aug 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedek Herczeg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedek Herczeg 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 | 1,772 | 1,789 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,786 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,646 | 1,646 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedek Herczeg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedek Herczeg's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.2% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Benedek Herczeg's chess games
All 40 games by Benedek Herczeg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Aron Gabor | 1,685 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | C50 |
| Jan 2022 | Mihaly Szigeti | 1,658 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | D00 |
| Jan 2022 | Farkas Balogh | 1,647 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Daniel Sinoros-Szabo | 1,552 | ch-HUN U10 | C55 |
| Nov 2021 | Balazs Trezsi | 1,342 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Hajduszoboszlo Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,595 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,483 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,647 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,251 |
| Tapolca Olympic Hopes | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,143 |
| Hajduszoboszlo Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedek Herczeg's chess games?
40 games by Benedek Herczeg, from Aug 2020 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 Benedek Herczeg has played.
What does Benedek Herczeg play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Benedek Herczeg opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedek Herczeg answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benedek Herczeg play as White?
As White, Benedek Herczeg's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedek Herczeg play as Black?
As Black, Benedek Herczeg most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Benedek Herczeg's FIDE rating?
Benedek Herczeg is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,646 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Benedek Herczeg played?
Our database contains 40 games by Benedek Herczeg, covering Aug 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedek Herczeg?
40 games by Benedek Herczeg 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.