Prepare against Ferenc Kopias
Hungary · World #96,044 classical · FIDE ID 728594
When preparing against Ferenc Kopias, expect 1.Nf3 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Ferenc Kopias, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Kopias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Kopias 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 | 1,741 | 2,060 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,882 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 45 | 50 | 57 | 29.6% |
| As White | 76 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Kopias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Kopias's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 59 | 77.6% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.1% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kopias usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kopias usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Kopias usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Kopias usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kopias usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kopias usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 43.6% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 18 | 78.3% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Ferenc Kopias's chess games
All 152 games by Ferenc Kopias in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 45 wins, 50 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Adam Horvath | 2,498 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A85 |
| Feb 2003 | Tibor Botta | 2,213 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B17 |
| Jan 2003 | Lajos Baur | 2,115 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B05 |
| Jan 2015 | Laszlo Varadi | 2,083 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | B01 |
| Mar 2008 | Gabor Samu | 2,070 | chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,982 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,800 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,765 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 1,806 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Kopias's chess games?
152 games by Ferenc Kopias, from Jul 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 Kopias has played.
What does Ferenc Kopias play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Ferenc Kopias opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Kopias answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Kopias play as White?
As White, Ferenc Kopias's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Kopias play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Kopias most often plays: Dutch Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Ferenc Kopias's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Kopias is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ferenc Kopias played?
Our database contains 152 games by Ferenc Kopias, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 50 draws, 57 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Kopias?
152 games by Ferenc Kopias 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.