Prepare against Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya
Hungary · World #42,638 classical · FIDE ID 716952
When preparing against Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya, expect 1.c4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya 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 | 1,923 | 2,205 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,899 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 126 | 91 | 99 | 39.9% |
| As White | 158 | 69 | 49 | 40 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 158 | 57 | 42 | 59 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 157 | 99.4% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Gosztolya usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gosztolya usually continues Nc3 (54.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gosztolya usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Gosztolya usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 97.4% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 62.3% | 53.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 24.5% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's chess games
All 316 games by Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya 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: 126 wins, 91 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 59 | 27/21/11 | 45.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 26/9/20 | 47.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Gyula Mester | 2,390 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A25 |
| Jan 1994 | Ervin Mozes | 2,385 | Sarospatak Open | A21 |
| Nov 1999 | Ivan Buljovcic | 2,344 | Erkel Memorial Open | A38 |
| Nov 1999 | Tibor Menyhart | 2,305 | Erkel Memorial Open | A57 |
| Jan 1994 | Jurij Lembak | 2,265 | Sarospatak Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,231 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 18 | 8 | 2,235 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,228 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,904 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's chess games?
316 games by Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya, 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 Dr. Gosztolya has played.
What does Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya play as White?
As White, Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (59 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya played?
Our database contains 316 games by Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 91 draws, 99 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya?
316 games by Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya 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.