Prepare against Csaba Palagyi
Hungary · World #31,054 classical · FIDE ID 755605
Our database contains 39 games by Csaba Palagyi, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Palagyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Palagyi 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 | 1,979 | 1,991 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,965 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Palagyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Palagyi's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Palagyi usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Palagyi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Palagyi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Csaba Palagyi's chess games
All 39 games by Csaba Palagyi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Rafael Hegedus | 1,955 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | C21 |
| Jan 2009 | Zoltan Adam | 1,923 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | C02 |
| Oct 2017 | David Tran | 1,904 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | C21 |
| Apr 2010 | Tamas Zilahi | 1,885 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | B06 |
| Mar 2015 | Laszlo Szabo | 1,860 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Budapest Art Pub Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| 1st Budapest Titan Cup | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,617 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,899 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,994 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,033 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Palagyi's chess games?
39 games by Csaba Palagyi, from Sep 2010 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 Palagyi has played.
What does Csaba Palagyi play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Csaba Palagyi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Palagyi answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Csaba Palagyi play as White?
As White, Csaba Palagyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Danish Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Palagyi play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Palagyi most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Csaba Palagyi's FIDE rating?
Csaba Palagyi is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Csaba Palagyi played?
Our database contains 39 games by Csaba Palagyi, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Palagyi?
39 games by Csaba Palagyi 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.