Prepare against Ervin Nagy
Slovakia · World #21,241 classical · FIDE ID 14913194
When preparing against Ervin Nagy, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 717 games by Ervin Nagy, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin 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 | 2,047 | 2,047 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,037 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 717 | 235 | 296 | 186 | 32.8% |
| As White | 358 | 118 | 165 | 75 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 359 | 117 | 131 | 111 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Nagy's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 54.7% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 19.8% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 56 | 15.6% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 21 | 5.9% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.6% | 46.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d3 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 53 | 30.3% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 14.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.0% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 87.9% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Ervin Nagy's chess games
All 717 games by Ervin Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 235 wins, 296 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 43 | 12/20/11 | 27.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 29 | 7/15/7 | 24.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 52 | 17/16/19 | 32.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 10/17/6 | 30.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,537 | Balatonlelle Open | E14 |
| Jun 2010 | David Berczes | 2,510 | Balaton Open | A64 |
| Sep 1988 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,500 | Balatonbereny Open | A45 |
| Jun 2002 | Robert Markus | 2,477 | Balatonlelle Open | E15 |
| Jan 1986 | Lothar Vogt | 2,460 | Balatonbereny Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 43 | 28.5 | 2,392 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2005 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,388 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 23 | 13 | 2,412 |
| ch-HUN24 | 1969 | 21 | 7.5 | – |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2016 | 20 | 9 | 2,236 |
| ch-HUN 29 | 1973 | 15 | 4.5 | – |
| Budapest Negy CC | 1975 | 14 | 7 | 2,341 |
| Budapest Honved MTK | 1979 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Nagy's chess games?
717 games by Ervin Nagy, from Jul 2006 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 Ervin Nagy has played.
What does Ervin Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Ervin Nagy opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Nagy answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ervin Nagy play as White?
As White, Ervin Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Nagy most often plays: Pirc Defense (52 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 359 games.
What is Ervin Nagy's FIDE rating?
Ervin Nagy is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ervin Nagy played?
Our database contains 717 games by Ervin Nagy, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 296 draws, 186 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Nagy?
717 games by Ervin 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.