Prepare against Ferenc Dani
Hungary · World #106,673 classical · FIDE ID 730718
When preparing against Ferenc Dani, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 87 games by Ferenc Dani, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Dani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Dani 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 | 1,710 | 1,941 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,817 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,815 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 18 | 21 | 48 | 20.7% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 9.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Dani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Dani's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 56.8% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 25.0% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Dani usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dani usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Dani usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 31.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Dani usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Dani usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Dani usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ferenc Dani's chess games
All 87 games by Ferenc Dani in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Zoltan Fellegi | 2,071 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | D96 |
| Jun 2010 | Gabor Nogradi | 2,069 | 3rd Pecs Karmin Cup | E75 |
| Feb 2013 | Matyas Grunwald | 2,026 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B09 |
| Nov 2018 | Almos Konyves | 1,927 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | A22 |
| Dec 2018 | Peter Csordas | 1,776 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2000 | 15 | 2 | 1,834 |
| 3rd Pecs Karmin Cup | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,665 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,490 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,808 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,853 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,698 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Dani's chess games?
87 games by Ferenc Dani, from Jan 2004 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 Dani has played.
What does Ferenc Dani play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Ferenc Dani opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Dani answers 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Dani play as White?
As White, Ferenc Dani's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Dani play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Dani most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ferenc Dani's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Dani is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ferenc Dani played?
Our database contains 87 games by Ferenc Dani, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Dani?
87 games by Ferenc Dani 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.