Prepare against Ferenc Berebora
IM · Hungary · World #3,018 classical · FIDE ID 701432
When preparing against Ferenc Berebora, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 808 games by Ferenc Berebora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Berebora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Berebora 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 | 2,337 | 2,446 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,353 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 808 | 287 | 372 | 149 | 35.5% |
| As White | 406 | 153 | 188 | 65 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 402 | 134 | 184 | 84 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Berebora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Berebora's side.
First moves as White (406 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 185 | 45.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 77 | 19.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 75 | 18.5% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 17.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Berebora usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berebora usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Berebora usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Berebora usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Berebora usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Berebora usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 66.5% | 61.2% |
| e5 | 37 | 19.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 73.5% | 54.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 14.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 8.3% | 77.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Ferenc Berebora's chess games
All 808 games by Ferenc Berebora 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: 287 wins, 372 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 45 | 20/20/5 | 44.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 31 | 9/17/5 | 29.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 29 | 8/18/3 | 27.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 64 | 29/20/15 | 45.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 12/12/13 | 32.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A32 | English Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Henrik Teske | 2,538 | Oberliga Nord O 1314 | D93 |
| Jan 1993 | Ralf Lau | 2,510 | Osijek | D61 |
| Jan 1997 | Olivier Renet | 2,505 | 15th Andorra Open | C31 |
| Sep 2002 | Mladen Muse | 2,474 | chT-CRO | A11 |
| Jan 1993 | Tamas Horvath | 2,440 | Szekszard Open | D82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 36 | 18 | 2,397 |
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 30 | 21 | 2,426 |
| chT2-CRO | 1998 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,437 |
| Split | 1998 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,374 |
| Bekescsaba | 1996 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,364 |
| Dortmund Open | 1991 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,532 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1993 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-HUN Open | 1990 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Berebora's chess games?
808 games by Ferenc Berebora, 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 Ferenc Berebora has played.
What does Ferenc Berebora play on the first move as White?
Across 406 games with White in our database, Ferenc Berebora opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Berebora answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Berebora play as White?
As White, Ferenc Berebora's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Berebora play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Berebora most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Ferenc Berebora's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Berebora is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Ferenc Berebora played?
Our database contains 808 games by Ferenc Berebora, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 287 wins, 372 draws, 149 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Berebora?
808 games by Ferenc Berebora 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.