Prepare against David Soos
Hungary · World #67,196 classical · FIDE ID 737810
When preparing against David Soos, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 101 games by David Soos, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Soos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Soos 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 | 1,830 | 1,902 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 19 | 38 | 44 | 18.8% |
| As White | 45 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Soos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Soos's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 57.8% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 26.7% | 20.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.6% | 7.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Soos usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Soos usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Soos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 20.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Soos usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Soos usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Soos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 68.8% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
David Soos's chess games
All 101 games by David Soos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 38 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Milan Kovacs | 1,977 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | B24 |
| Jul 2008 | Istvan Simon | 1,854 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | D02 |
| Dec 2016 | Istvan Moder | 1,790 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | D04 |
| Jul 2008 | Gyozo Vincze | 1,739 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | B54 |
| Dec 2023 | Mark Suket | 1,717 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2009 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,752 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,822 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 1,633 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 1 | 1,445 |
| Devecser Esterhazy Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
Interactive opening tree from all 101 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Soos's chess games?
101 games by David Soos, from Jan 2007 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 Soos has played.
What does David Soos play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, David Soos opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Soos answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does David Soos play as White?
As White, David Soos's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Soos play as Black?
As Black, David Soos most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is David Soos's FIDE rating?
David Soos is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Mar 2024).
How many games has David Soos played?
Our database contains 101 games by David Soos, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 38 draws, 44 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Soos?
101 games by David Soos 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.