Prepare against Ferenc Banhidi
Hungary · World #114,361 classical · FIDE ID 762172
When preparing against Ferenc Banhidi, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Ferenc Banhidi, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Banhidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Banhidi 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 | 1,689 | 1,912 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 34.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Banhidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Banhidi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Banhidi usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Banhidi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Banhidi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Banhidi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Banhidi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Banhidi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Ferenc Banhidi's chess games
All 35 games by Ferenc Banhidi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Ferenc Sarkozi | 1,934 | 2nd Budapest Weekend | A46 |
| Aug 2010 | Ferenc Dr. Bogar | 1,864 | 2nd Budapest Weekend | E32 |
| Dec 2012 | Istvan Budai | 1,683 | 4th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B02 |
| Dec 2011 | Antal Toth | 1,657 | 3rd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | C68 |
| Dec 2012 | Tamas Kalman | 1,575 | 4th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| 3rd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,607 |
| Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,474 |
| 6th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,630 |
| 2nd Budapest Weekend | 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Banhidi's chess games?
35 games by Ferenc Banhidi, from Sep 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 Ferenc Banhidi has played.
What does Ferenc Banhidi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ferenc Banhidi opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Banhidi answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Banhidi play as White?
As White, Ferenc Banhidi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Banhidi play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Banhidi most often plays: Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ferenc Banhidi's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Banhidi is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Ferenc Banhidi played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ferenc Banhidi, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Banhidi?
35 games by Ferenc Banhidi 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.