Prepare against David Berczes
GM · Hungary · World #2,412 classical · FIDE ID 722960
Our database contains 2,515 games by David Berczes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Berczes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Berczes 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 | 2,362 | 2,560 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,484 | 2,498 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,526 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,515 | 825 | 1,157 | 533 | 32.8% |
| As White | 1,253 | 462 | 570 | 221 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 1,262 | 363 | 587 | 312 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Berczes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Berczes's side.
First moves as White (1,252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 834 | 66.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 234 | 18.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 139 | 11.1% | 50.7% |
| c4 | 44 | 3.5% | 59.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Berczes usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Berczes usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Berczes usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Berczes usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Berczes usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Berczes usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (591 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 203 | 34.3% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 170 | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 130 | 22.0% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 72 | 12.2% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.2% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (445 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 271 | 60.9% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 126 | 28.3% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 44 | 9.9% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
David Berczes's chess games
All 2,515 games by David Berczes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 825 wins, 1,157 draws, 533 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 123 | 54/48/21 | 43.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 118 | 40/59/19 | 33.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 96 | 29/56/11 | 30.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 69 | 22/34/13 | 31.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 60 | 29/18/13 | 48.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 29/15/10 | 53.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 49 | 18/23/8 | 36.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 20/25/4 | 40.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 17/20/9 | 37.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 44 | 8/28/8 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 100 | 17/70/13 | 17.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 59 | 22/26/11 | 37.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 56 | 12/31/13 | 21.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 56 | 13/34/9 | 23.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 53 | 16/22/15 | 30.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 20/12/21 | 37.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 49 | 13/23/13 | 26.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 48 | 12/17/19 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 17/18/11 | 37.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 17/21/6 | 38.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Quang Liem Le | 2,706 | Las Vegas Millionaire Open | A57 |
| Mar 2017 | Ray Robson | 2,668 | chT-USA College Final | C50 |
| Oct 2014 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,635 | Las Vegas Millionaire Open | E04 |
| Jan 2023 | Christian Bauer | 2,615 | chT-HUN 2223 | C00 |
| Jan 2008 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,606 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2024 | 94 | 53.5 | 2,461 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2022 | 60 | 33 | 2,450 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2022 | 59 | 31.5 | 2,439 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2021 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,412 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2021 | 33 | 15 | 2,390 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2013 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,594 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2018 | 31 | 17 | 2,447 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2024 | 30 | 15 | 2,414 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gabor Nagy (23 games) · Gergely Aczel (21 games) · Laszlo Gonda (18 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (18 games) · Zoltan Varga (16 games) · Lajos Seres (15 games) · Viktor Erdos (14 games) · Denes Boros (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Berczes's chess games?
2,515 games by David Berczes, from Apr 2003 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 David Berczes has played.
What does David Berczes play on the first move as White?
Across 1,252 games with White in our database, David Berczes opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Berczes answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does David Berczes play as White?
As White, David Berczes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (123 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (118 games, 33.9% win rate); Catalan (96 games, 30.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Berczes play as Black?
As Black, David Berczes most often plays: Slav Defense (100 games, 17.0% win rate); Sicilian (59 games, 37.3% win rate); Catalan (56 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,262 games.
What is David Berczes's FIDE rating?
David Berczes is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,484 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Jan 2012).
How many games has David Berczes played?
Our database contains 2,515 games by David Berczes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 825 wins, 1,157 draws, 533 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Berczes?
2,515 games by David Berczes 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.