Prepare against Ferenc Jr. Gombocz
FM · Hungary · World #5,558 classical · FIDE ID 775029
When preparing against Ferenc Jr. Gombocz, expect 1.c4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto as Black, 14.3% over 63 games.
Our database contains 1,071 games by Ferenc Jr. Gombocz, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Jr. Gombocz 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 | 2,259 | 2,366 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,265 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,195 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,071 | 329 | 304 | 438 | 30.7% |
| As White | 522 | 191 | 146 | 185 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 549 | 138 | 158 | 253 | 25.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's side.
First moves as White (522 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 357 | 68.4% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 164 | 31.4% | 50.3% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 50.6% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gombocz usually continues g3 (46.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Gombocz usually continues g3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gombocz usually continues g3 (49.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gombocz usually continues Nf3 (43.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gombocz usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gombocz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 266 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.3% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 185 | 99.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's chess games
All 1,071 games by Ferenc Jr. Gombocz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Sep 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: 329 wins, 304 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 120 | 55/21/44 | 45.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 94 | 32/23/39 | 34.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 44 | 13/12/19 | 29.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 44 | 18/8/18 | 40.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 43 | 14/16/13 | 32.6% |
| E10 | Catalan | 29 | 9/15/5 | 31.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| D02 | London System | 29 | 7/17/5 | 24.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 122 | 33/32/57 | 27.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 63 | 9/20/34 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 49 | 12/14/23 | 24.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 29 | 6/9/14 | 20.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| D00 | London System | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| Sep 2024 | Jiri Stocek | 2,520 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | A46 |
| Jun 2018 | Miklos Nemeth | 2,491 | 37th Zalakaros Open | C24 |
| Mar 2021 | Christian Seel | 2,483 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| Jul 2021 | Mate Bagi | 2,481 | ch-HUN Rapid | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 345 | 139.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,331 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,138 |
| Budapest Aranytiz IM | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,383 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 1,983 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,955 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's chess games?
1,071 games by Ferenc Jr. Gombocz, from Aug 2013 to Sep 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 Jr. Gombocz has played.
What does Ferenc Jr. Gombocz play on the first move as White?
Across 522 games with White in our database, Ferenc Jr. Gombocz opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Jr. Gombocz answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Jr. Gombocz play as White?
As White, Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (120 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (94 games, 34.0% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 29.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 522 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Jr. Gombocz play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Jr. Gombocz most often plays: Slav Defense (122 games, 27.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (63 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (49 games, 24.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 549 games.
What is Ferenc Jr. Gombocz's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Jr. Gombocz is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Ferenc Jr. Gombocz played?
Our database contains 1,071 games by Ferenc Jr. Gombocz, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 329 wins, 304 draws, 438 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Jr. Gombocz?
1,071 games by Ferenc Jr. Gombocz 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.