Prepare against David Katai
Hungary · World #9,562 classical · FIDE ID 729124
Our database contains 148 games by David Katai, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Katai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Katai 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 | 2,176 | 2,246 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 73 | 36 | 39 | 49.3% |
| As White | 77 | 37 | 23 | 17 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 71 | 36 | 13 | 22 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Katai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Katai's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 92.2% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Katai usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Katai usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Katai usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Katai usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Katai usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 69.0% |
David Katai's chess games
All 148 games by David Katai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 73 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Attila Ivan | 2,293 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | C88 |
| Nov 2018 | Gaspard Mathe | 2,293 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | B19 |
| Mar 2023 | Andras Veszpremi | 2,282 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | B80 |
| May 2007 | Vladimir Cibulka | 2,275 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | C11 |
| Jan 2003 | Laszlo Vincze | 2,248 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,276 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,353 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,478 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Katai's chess games?
148 games by David Katai, from Jan 2004 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 David Katai has played.
What does David Katai play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, David Katai opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Katai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Katai play as White?
As White, David Katai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Katai play as Black?
As Black, David Katai most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is David Katai's FIDE rating?
David Katai is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Apr 2009).
How many games has David Katai played?
Our database contains 148 games by David Katai, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Katai?
148 games by David Katai 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.