Prepare against Ferenc Nadi
Hungary · World #31,223 classical · FIDE ID 733385
When preparing against Ferenc Nadi, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Ferenc Nadi, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Nadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Nadi 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 | 1,978 | 2,100 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,997 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 48 | 82 | 45 | 27.4% |
| As White | 88 | 30 | 35 | 23 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 87 | 18 | 47 | 22 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Nadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Nadi's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 71.6% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 25 | 28.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nadi usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Nadi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Nadi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nadi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nadi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nadi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 73.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.8% | 31.3% |
Ferenc Nadi's chess games
All 175 games by Ferenc Nadi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 48 wins, 82 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Miklos Ferencz | 2,265 | chT3-HUN 9900 | B22 |
| Mar 2008 | Arpad Kiss | 2,192 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | E81 |
| Oct 2010 | Csaba Klimko | 2,173 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | B22 |
| Apr 2011 | Gabor Kadar | 2,163 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | B28 |
| Oct 2013 | Tamas Magony | 2,163 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,122 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Nadi's chess games?
175 games by Ferenc Nadi, from Jul 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 Nadi has played.
What does Ferenc Nadi play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Ferenc Nadi opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Nadi answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Nadi play as White?
As White, Ferenc Nadi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Nadi play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Nadi most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Ferenc Nadi's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Nadi is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (May 2010).
How many games has Ferenc Nadi played?
Our database contains 175 games by Ferenc Nadi, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 82 draws, 45 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Nadi?
175 games by Ferenc Nadi 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.