Prepare against Daniel Nagy
FM · Hungary · World #8,604 classical · FIDE ID 724009
When preparing against Daniel Nagy, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Daniel Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Nagy 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 | 2,193 | 2,363 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,298 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 70 | 92 | 71 | 30.0% |
| As White | 117 | 37 | 49 | 31 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 116 | 33 | 43 | 40 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Nagy's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 91.5% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 22 | 40.7% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 78.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
Daniel Nagy's chess games
All 233 games by Daniel Nagy 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: 70 wins, 92 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 2/11/3 | 12.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E07 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo | 2,502 | chT-HUN 0809 | D05 |
| Apr 2019 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,494 | chT-HUN 1819 | E08 |
| Mar 2019 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,455 | chT-HUN 1819 | A41 |
| Apr 2011 | Anita Gara | 2,382 | chT-HUN 1011 | B06 |
| Mar 2006 | Zsolt Horvath | 2,368 | chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U18 | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,184 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,264 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,151 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Nagy's chess games?
233 games by Daniel Nagy, 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 Daniel Nagy has played.
What does Daniel Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Daniel Nagy opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Nagy answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Nagy play as White?
As White, Daniel Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Nagy most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Daniel Nagy's FIDE rating?
Daniel Nagy is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Daniel Nagy played?
Our database contains 233 games by Daniel Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 92 draws, 71 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Nagy?
233 games by Daniel Nagy 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.