Prepare against Ferenc Katona
Hungary · World #19,148 classical · FIDE ID 704130
When preparing against Ferenc Katona, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Ferenc Katona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Katona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Katona 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 | 2,064 | 2,272 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,153 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 83 | 112 | 62 | 32.3% |
| As White | 120 | 40 | 58 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 137 | 43 | 54 | 40 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Katona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Katona's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 49.2% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 32 | 26.7% | 53.1% |
| f4 | 29 | 24.2% | 55.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Katona usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Katona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Katona usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Katona usually continues f4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Katona usually continues f4 (45.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Katona usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 92.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 35 | 56.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ferenc Katona's chess games
All 257 games by Ferenc Katona 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: 83 wins, 112 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 42 | 13/20/9 | 31.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 17/13/9 | 43.6% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Sandor Videki | 2,415 | chT2-HUN 9293 | A85 |
| Jan 2003 | Laszlo Karsa | 2,390 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | A80 |
| Jan 2012 | Mladen Vrban | 2,386 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | C42 |
| Apr 2003 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,385 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | A80 |
| Jan 1993 | Zoltan Horvath | 2,345 | Matra Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 19 | 9 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 2,189 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,163 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 10 | 2,510 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Katona's chess games?
257 games by Ferenc Katona, 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 Katona has played.
What does Ferenc Katona play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Ferenc Katona opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Katona answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Katona play as White?
As White, Ferenc Katona's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Katona play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Katona most often plays: Petrov's Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Ferenc Katona's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Katona is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (May 2012).
How many games has Ferenc Katona played?
Our database contains 257 games by Ferenc Katona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 112 draws, 62 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Katona?
257 games by Ferenc Katona 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.