Prepare against Benedek Varadi
Hungary · World #18,973 classical · FIDE ID 745120
When preparing against Benedek Varadi, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Benedek Varadi, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Benedek Varadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedek Varadi 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 | 2,067 | 2,181 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 52 | 68 | 53 | 30.1% |
| As White | 88 | 23 | 37 | 28 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedek Varadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedek Varadi's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 76.1% | 49.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 49.3% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Varadi usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Varadi usually continues c4 (27.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Varadi usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Varadi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Varadi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Varadi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 90.5% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 67.7% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Benedek Varadi's chess games
All 173 games by Benedek Varadi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Nov 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: 52 wins, 68 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Istvan Taskovits | 2,269 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | D35 |
| Apr 2016 | Attila Janoshalmi | 2,253 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | A36 |
| Mar 2015 | David Katai | 2,233 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | B41 |
| Jul 2012 | Lajos Farkas | 2,209 | 17th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | D12 |
| Jul 2011 | Adam Kormos | 2,202 | 2nd Gyor Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 29th Zalakaros Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 7th ch-EU Union U12 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,762 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,831 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedek Varadi's chess games?
173 games by Benedek Varadi, from Jan 2008 to Nov 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 Varadi has played.
What does Benedek Varadi play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Benedek Varadi opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedek Varadi answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Benedek Varadi play as White?
As White, Benedek Varadi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedek Varadi play as Black?
As Black, Benedek Varadi most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Benedek Varadi's FIDE rating?
Benedek Varadi is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Benedek Varadi played?
Our database contains 173 games by Benedek Varadi, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 68 draws, 53 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedek Varadi?
173 games by Benedek Varadi 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.