Prepare against Csaba Farkas
Hungary · World #22,433 classical · FIDE ID 764914
When preparing against Csaba Farkas, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Csaba Farkas, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Farkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Farkas 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 | 2,037 | 2,041 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,053 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,964 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 39.4% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Farkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Farkas's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 86.5% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Farkas usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
Csaba Farkas's chess games
All 71 games by Csaba Farkas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jozsef Lehocz | 1,999 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Lajos Hidegh | 1,929 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Anna Hangyal | 1,896 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | D00 |
| Mar 2022 | Otto Lorincz | 1,877 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | D35 |
| Oct 2021 | Wilhelm Muller | 1,873 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,922 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,928 |
| 4th Mezokovesd Hegedus Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,948 |
| XXX. Veszpremi Nyar | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,844 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Farkas's chess games?
71 games by Csaba Farkas, from May 2013 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 Csaba Farkas has played.
What does Csaba Farkas play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Csaba Farkas opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.g4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Farkas answers 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Csaba Farkas play as White?
As White, Csaba Farkas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Farkas play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Farkas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Csaba Farkas's FIDE rating?
Csaba Farkas is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Csaba Farkas played?
Our database contains 71 games by Csaba Farkas, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Farkas?
71 games by Csaba Farkas 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.