Prepare against Ervin Palinkas
Hungary · World #108,188 classical · FIDE ID 773999
When preparing against Ervin Palinkas, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ervin Palinkas, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Palinkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin Palinkas 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 | 1,706 | 1,719 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,616 | 1,653 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 24.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Palinkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Palinkas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Ervin Palinkas's chess games
All 41 games by Ervin Palinkas in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Nektarios Papanastasiou | 1,715 | Budapest FS03 Development | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Ewald Haslinger | 1,662 | Budapest Spring Open | B21 |
| Mar 2016 | Otto Nemeth | 1,627 | Budapest FS03 Development | A48 |
| Jan 2014 | Andrea Papp | 1,571 | 3rd Budapest Art Pub Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2014 | Viktor Toth | 1,372 | 3rd Budapest Art Pub Cup | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 Development | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,631 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 1 | 1,850 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,703 |
| 3rd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,736 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2,129 |
| chT-Fejer County 1213 | 2013 | 2 | 2 | 1,587 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Palinkas's chess games?
41 games by Ervin Palinkas, from Mar 2013 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 Palinkas has played.
What does Ervin Palinkas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ervin Palinkas opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Palinkas answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ervin Palinkas play as White?
As White, Ervin Palinkas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Palinkas play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Palinkas most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ervin Palinkas's FIDE rating?
Ervin Palinkas is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,616 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Ervin Palinkas played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ervin Palinkas, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Palinkas?
41 games by Ervin Palinkas 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.