Prepare against Botond Palczert
Hungary · World #33,163 classical · FIDE ID 769908
When preparing against Botond Palczert, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Botond Palczert, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Botond Palczert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Botond Palczert 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 | 1,968 | 2,105 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,969 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 60 | 55 | 85 | 30.0% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 27 | 26 | 49 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Botond Palczert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Botond Palczert's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 52.0% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 39 | 39.8% | 42.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palczert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Palczert usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Palczert usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 96.9% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Botond Palczert's chess games
All 200 games by Botond Palczert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 60 wins, 55 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Mark Lyell | 2,198 | 1st Budapest Vezerkepzo IM | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Martin Novotny | 2,178 | ch-EU U16 | A58 |
| Aug 2019 | Adrian Zetocha | 2,173 | ch-EU U16 | D91 |
| Jun 2019 | Barnabas Kovacsy | 2,136 | ch-HUN U16 | B94 |
| Jan 2021 | Almos Konyves | 2,131 | 1st Budapest Vezerkepzo IM | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,859 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,627 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,702 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 157th | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,063 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Botond Palczert's chess games?
200 games by Botond Palczert, from Jul 2012 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 Botond Palczert has played.
What does Botond Palczert play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Botond Palczert opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Botond Palczert answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Botond Palczert play as White?
As White, Botond Palczert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Botond Palczert play as Black?
As Black, Botond Palczert most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Botond Palczert's FIDE rating?
Botond Palczert is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Botond Palczert played?
Our database contains 200 games by Botond Palczert, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 55 draws, 85 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Botond Palczert?
200 games by Botond Palczert 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.