Prepare against Ferenc Botos
Hungary · World #11,665 classical · FIDE ID 703818
Our database contains 247 games by Ferenc Botos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Botos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Botos 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 | 2,145 | 2,235 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,155 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 97 | 68 | 82 | 39.3% |
| As White | 127 | 51 | 32 | 44 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 46 | 36 | 38 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Botos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Botos's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 115 | 90.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Botos usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Botos usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Botos usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Botos usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Botos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Botos usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 32.8% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 88.6% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Ferenc Botos's chess games
All 247 games by Ferenc Botos 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: 97 wins, 68 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Miklos Orso | 2,375 | Eger Open | E11 |
| Jan 1994 | Janos Orso | 2,310 | chT2-HUN 9394 | E40 |
| May 2012 | Peter Bottyan | 2,294 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | A45 |
| Jan 1994 | Istvan Solymosi | 2,285 | chT2-HUN 9394 | E20 |
| Jan 1994 | Gyorgy Kocsis | 2,285 | chT2-HUN 9394 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,147 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,236 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,248 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Botos's chess games?
247 games by Ferenc Botos, 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 Botos has played.
What does Ferenc Botos play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Ferenc Botos opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Botos answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Botos play as White?
As White, Ferenc Botos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (15 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Botos play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Botos most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Ferenc Botos's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Botos is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ferenc Botos played?
Our database contains 247 games by Ferenc Botos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 68 draws, 82 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Botos?
247 games by Ferenc Botos 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.