Prepare against Csaba Mezei
Hungary · World #33,321 classical · FIDE ID 724076
Our database contains 142 games by Csaba Mezei, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Mezei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Mezei 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 | 1,967 | 2,188 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,021 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,117 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 59 | 33 | 50 | 41.5% |
| As White | 74 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Mezei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Mezei's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 95.9% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Mezei usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mezei usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mezei usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mezei usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Csaba Mezei's chess games
All 142 games by Csaba Mezei in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 33 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 16/6/16 | 42.1% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Ervin Nagy | 2,282 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | B06 |
| Jan 2016 | Vilmos Balint | 2,261 | Perenyi Memorial | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Janos Gallai | 2,193 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | A40 |
| Apr 2013 | Zoltan Tamassy | 2,174 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | B06 |
| Dec 2017 | Tibor Fordan | 2,169 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,204 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,260 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Mezei's chess games?
142 games by Csaba Mezei, from Apr 2003 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 Csaba Mezei has played.
What does Csaba Mezei play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Csaba Mezei opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Mezei answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Csaba Mezei play as White?
As White, Csaba Mezei's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 42.1% win rate); London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Mezei play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Mezei most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Csaba Mezei's FIDE rating?
Csaba Mezei is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Csaba Mezei played?
Our database contains 142 games by Csaba Mezei, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 33 draws, 50 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Mezei?
142 games by Csaba Mezei 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.