Prepare against Etelka Csom
WFM · Hungary · World #36,139 classical · FIDE ID 704555
When preparing against Etelka Csom, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Etelka Csom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Etelka Csom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etelka Csom 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 | 1,953 | 2,145 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 42 | 66 | 66 | 24.1% |
| As White | 92 | 24 | 34 | 34 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Etelka Csom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Etelka Csom's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 96.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Csom usually continues Nc3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Csom usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Csom usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Csom usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Csom usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 48.8% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 18 | 43.9% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 92.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Etelka Csom's chess games
All 174 games by Etelka Csom 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: 42 wins, 66 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Zoltan Nemeth | 2,395 | ch-Budapest rap | A31 |
| Jan 1996 | Viktor Hudecz | 2,395 | ch-Budapest rap | D42 |
| Jan 1996 | Ferenc Peredy | 2,365 | ch-Budapest rap | E92 |
| Jan 1993 | Yuri Zimmerman | 2,360 | Eger Agria Open | B09 |
| Jan 2002 | Csaba Berczes | 2,244 | Tapolca Evadnyito Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 15 | 6 | 2,120 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 8 | 2,279 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-HUN w | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,280 |
| Tapolca Evadnyito Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| Budapest Balatontourist | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Eger Agria Open | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etelka Csom's chess games?
174 games by Etelka Csom, 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 Etelka Csom has played.
What does Etelka Csom play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Etelka Csom opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etelka Csom answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Etelka Csom play as White?
As White, Etelka Csom's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etelka Csom play as Black?
As Black, Etelka Csom most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Etelka Csom's FIDE rating?
Etelka Csom is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Etelka Csom played?
Our database contains 174 games by Etelka Csom, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 66 draws, 66 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etelka Csom?
174 games by Etelka Csom 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.