Prepare against Emil Pongracz
Hungary · World #83,226 classical · FIDE ID 734306
When preparing against Emil Pongracz, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Emil Pongracz, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Pongracz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Pongracz 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 | 1,779 | 1,916 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,786 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Pongracz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Pongracz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pongracz usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pongracz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pongracz usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pongracz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Emil Pongracz's chess games
All 46 games by Emil Pongracz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Dezso Kovacs | 1,958 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | B18 |
| Jul 2004 | David Pfeifer | 1,953 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | C41 |
| Nov 2008 | Tamas Arany | 1,896 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | B24 |
| Apr 2009 | Daniel Szentmihalyi | 1,771 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | C02 |
| Apr 2007 | Mark Finy | 1,762 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2004 | 17 | 8 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,636 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,964 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,536 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Pongracz's chess games?
46 games by Emil Pongracz, from May 2010 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 Emil Pongracz has played.
What does Emil Pongracz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Emil Pongracz opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Pongracz answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Emil Pongracz play as White?
As White, Emil Pongracz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Pongracz play as Black?
As Black, Emil Pongracz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Emil Pongracz's FIDE rating?
Emil Pongracz is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Emil Pongracz played?
Our database contains 46 games by Emil Pongracz, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Pongracz?
46 games by Emil Pongracz 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.