Prepare against Ervin Dr. Nagy
IM · Hungary · World #17,530 classical · FIDE ID 700738
When preparing against Ervin Dr. Nagy, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 400 games by Ervin Dr. Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Dr. Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin Dr. Nagy 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 | 2,080 | 2,343 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 118 | 176 | 106 | 29.5% |
| As White | 202 | 54 | 105 | 43 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 198 | 64 | 71 | 63 | 32.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 631 rated games against 449 different opponents, across 190 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 623 | 242 | 262 | 119 | 38.8% | 2,080 | 2,159 | 44 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 155 | 29 | 65 | 61 | 18.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 469 | 211 | 202 | 56 | 45.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 20 vs IM · 34 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 42 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 1,917 | 2,112 |
| 2025 | 60 | 23 | 31 | 6 | 1,932 | 2,046 |
| 2024 | 96 | 35 | 43 | 18 | 1,993 | 2,064 |
| 2023 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2,085 | 2,235 |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 | 2,029 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2,015 | 2,215 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2,117 | 2,251 |
| 2019 | 38 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 2,042 | 2,137 |
| 2018 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 2,026 | 2,056 |
| 2017 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 2,052 | 2,141 |
| 2016 | 54 | 19 | 24 | 11 | 2,102 | 2,155 |
| 2015 | 39 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 2,110 | 2,213 |
| 2014 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 2,085 | 2,152 |
| 2013 | 25 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2,146 | 2,322 |
| 2012 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2,175 | 2,264 |
| 2011 | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 2,263 | 2,201 |
| 2010 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 2,264 | 2,331 |
| 2009 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 2,226 | 2,212 |
| 2008 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2,161 | 2,284 |
| 2007 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2,246 | 2,282 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2,280 | 2,080 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Dr. Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Dr. Nagy's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 45 | 22.3% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 16.8% | 54.4% |
| g3 | 9 | 4.5% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 34.8% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 23 | 25.8% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.9% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 16.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.6% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 82.2% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Ervin Dr. Nagy's chess games
All 400 games by Ervin Dr. Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 118 wins, 176 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | David Berczes | 2,510 | Balaton Open | A64 |
| Sep 1988 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,500 | Balatonbereny Open | A45 |
| Jan 1986 | Lothar Vogt | 2,460 | Balatonbereny Open | B85 |
| Jul 1979 | Pal Petran | 2,410 | Budapest Honved MTK | A42 |
| Jul 1979 | Laszlo Cserna | 2,400 | Budapest Honved MTK | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN24 | 1969 | 21 | 7.5 | – |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 21 | 13 | 2,370 |
| ch-HUN 29 | 1973 | 15 | 4.5 | – |
| Budapest Honved MTK | 1979 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-HUN 28 | 1972 | 14 | 8.5 | – |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1988 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,394 |
| Budapest Negy CC | 1975 | 14 | 7 | 2,341 |
| ch-HUN Budapest 05 | 1964 | 13 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Dr. Nagy's chess games?
400 games by Ervin Dr. Nagy, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Ervin Dr. Nagy has played.
What does Ervin Dr. Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Ervin Dr. Nagy opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Dr. Nagy answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ervin Dr. Nagy play as White?
As White, Ervin Dr. Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Dr. Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Dr. Nagy most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Ervin Dr. Nagy's FIDE rating?
Ervin Dr. Nagy is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ervin Dr. Nagy played?
Our database contains 400 games by Ervin Dr. Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 176 draws, 106 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Dr. Nagy?
400 games by Ervin Dr. Nagy 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.