Prepare against Denes Boros
GM · Hungary · World #2,220 classical · FIDE ID 722340
Our database contains 2,112 games by Denes Boros, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denes Boros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denes Boros 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 | 2,371 | 2,513 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,563 | 2,574 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,486 | 2,486 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,112 | 973 | 578 | 561 | 46.1% |
| As White | 1,068 | 544 | 280 | 244 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 1,044 | 429 | 298 | 317 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denes Boros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denes Boros's side.
First moves as White (1,068 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 631 | 59.1% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 296 | 27.7% | 72.3% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 6.7% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 39 | 3.7% | 52.6% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 1.7% | 86.1% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Boros usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Boros usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Boros usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 72.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Boros usually continues Nc3 (78.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Boros usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Boros usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 213 | 45.4% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 66 | 14.1% | 72.0% |
| e5 | 55 | 11.7% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 38 | 8.1% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 28 | 6.0% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 4.9% | 56.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 181 | 50.3% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 43 | 11.9% | 64.0% |
| e6 | 36 | 10.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 35 | 9.7% | 54.3% |
| a6 | 17 | 4.7% | 52.9% |
| Nc6 | 16 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
Denes Boros's chess games
All 2,112 games by Denes Boros 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: 973 wins, 578 draws, 561 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 132 | 56/40/36 | 42.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 91 | 66/5/20 | 72.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 27/24/8 | 45.8% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 58 | 43/6/9 | 74.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 44 | 30/4/10 | 68.2% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 19/2/8 | 65.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 12/12/4 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 138 | 76/23/39 | 55.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 111 | 46/31/34 | 41.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 63 | 18/26/19 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 58 | 19/23/16 | 32.8% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 19/6/15 | 47.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 37 | 17/8/12 | 45.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 10/9/11 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,766 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Dec 2022 | Wesley So | 2,760 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Oct 2019 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,741 | Titled Tue | D41 |
| Dec 2020 | David Navara | 2,697 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jun 2014 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,694 | 2nd Arlington DC Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 770 | 485.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2008 | 45 | 24 | 2,328 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,498 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2015 | 34 | 20 | 2,499 |
| Saint Louis GM | 2018 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,474 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2010 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,396 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2006 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,456 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2012 | 20 | 12 | 2,496 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Berczes (14 games) · Zoltan Varga (12 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denes Boros's chess games?
2,112 games by Denes Boros, 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 Denes Boros has played.
What does Denes Boros play on the first move as White?
Across 1,068 games with White in our database, Denes Boros opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denes Boros answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Denes Boros play as White?
As White, Denes Boros's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (132 games, 42.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (91 games, 72.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (59 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,068 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denes Boros play as Black?
As Black, Denes Boros most often plays: Modern Defense (138 games, 55.1% win rate); Sicilian (111 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,044 games.
What is Denes Boros's FIDE rating?
Denes Boros is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,563 in rapid and 2,486 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Denes Boros played?
Our database contains 2,112 games by Denes Boros, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 973 wins, 578 draws, 561 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denes Boros?
2,112 games by Denes Boros 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.