Prepare against Ferenc Berkes
GM · Hungary · World #127 classical · FIDE ID 718572
Our database contains 2,230 games by Ferenc Berkes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Berkes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Berkes 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 | 2,612 | 2,706 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,626 | 2,690 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,664 | 2,701 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,230 | 930 | 1,016 | 284 | 41.7% |
| As White | 1,147 | 567 | 463 | 117 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 1,083 | 363 | 553 | 167 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Berkes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Berkes's side.
First moves as White (1,147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 806 | 70.3% | 69.5% |
| c4 | 126 | 11.0% | 70.6% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 9.1% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 76 | 6.6% | 73.0% |
| g3 | 22 | 1.9% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.8% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Berkes usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Berkes usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Berkes usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Berkes usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Berkes usually continues Nc3 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Berkes usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 155 | 29.8% | 62.9% |
| e6 | 151 | 29.0% | 61.3% |
| c5 | 113 | 21.7% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 41 | 7.9% | 46.3% |
| d6 | 29 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 256 | 67.7% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 92 | 24.3% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 4.2% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Ferenc Berkes's chess games
All 2,230 games by Ferenc Berkes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 930 wins, 1,016 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 96 | 42/50/4 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 85 | 32/46/7 | 37.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 74 | 36/17/21 | 48.6% |
| D02 | London System | 57 | 32/23/2 | 56.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 49 | 21/20/8 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 24/21/4 | 49.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 47 | 21/21/5 | 44.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 17/19/3 | 43.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 18/15/1 | 52.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 33 | 22/9/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 124 | 44/62/18 | 35.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 52 | 22/16/14 | 42.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 50 | 10/34/6 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 45 | 13/30/2 | 28.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 20/12/11 | 46.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/13/11 | 38.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 7/22/7 | 19.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 3/24/5 | 9.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 32 | 10/20/2 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 11/14/5 | 36.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,720 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | D43 |
| Aug 2023 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,720 | FIDE World Cup | C02 |
| Dec 2011 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,703 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | D73 |
| Feb 2013 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,702 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | A13 |
| Jun 2008 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,690 | 7th chT-BIH | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2022 | 39 | 26.5 | 2,657 |
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 32 | 20 | 2,659 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,651 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,575 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,637 |
| chT-TUR | 2015 | 22 | 11 | 2,607 |
| Wch U14 | 1999 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,321 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,523 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Acs (25 games) · Zoltan Varga (17 games) · Gergely Antal (16 games) · Csaba Horvath (15 games) · Zoltan Dr. Medvegy (15 games) · Viktor Erdos (15 games) · Zahar Efimenko (15 games) · Robert Ruck (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Berkes's chess games?
2,230 games by Ferenc Berkes, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Berkes has played.
What does Ferenc Berkes play on the first move as White?
Across 1,147 games with White in our database, Ferenc Berkes opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Berkes answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Berkes play as White?
As White, Ferenc Berkes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (96 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (85 games, 37.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (74 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Berkes play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Berkes most often plays: Indian Defense (124 games, 35.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,083 games.
What is Ferenc Berkes's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Berkes is currently rated 2,612 in classical chess, 2,626 in rapid and 2,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,706 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Ferenc Berkes played?
Our database contains 2,230 games by Ferenc Berkes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 930 wins, 1,016 draws, 284 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Berkes?
2,230 games by Ferenc Berkes 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.