Prepare against David Golya
Hungary · World #46,770 classical · FIDE ID 17021820
Our database contains 45 games by David Golya, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Golya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Golya 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 | 1,906 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,720 | 1,783 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,573 | 1,672 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 23 | 4 | 18 | 51.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 58.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Golya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Golya's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Golya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 70.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
David Golya's chess games
All 45 games by David Golya in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 23 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,498 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Szimultán | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Almos Kiran Marton-John | 1,839 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | C29 |
| Apr 2024 | Laszlo Botond | 1,831 | ch-HUN U20 | B40 |
| Nov 2024 | Kim Paul Mariani | 1,814 | World Cadets U10 | D18 |
| Nov 2024 | Balazs Kovacs | 1,800 | World Cadets U10 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,682 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,865 |
| ch-HUN U10/14 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,488 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 7 | 6 | 1,926 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Szimultán | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Golya's chess games?
45 games by David Golya, from Dec 2022 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 Golya has played.
What does David Golya play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, David Golya opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Golya answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does David Golya play as White?
As White, David Golya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Golya play as Black?
As Black, David Golya most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is David Golya's FIDE rating?
David Golya is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,720 in rapid and 1,573 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Golya played?
Our database contains 45 games by David Golya, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Golya?
45 games by David Golya 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.