Prepare against Ferenc Pasztor
FM · Hungary · World #19,174 classical · FIDE ID 704989
Our database contains 309 games by Ferenc Pasztor, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Pasztor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Pasztor 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 | 2,321 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,265 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,210 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 89 | 114 | 106 | 28.8% |
| As White | 149 | 47 | 56 | 46 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 160 | 42 | 58 | 60 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Pasztor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Pasztor's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 82.6% | 49.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 9.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 69 | 85.2% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 63.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 36.2% | 38.2% |
Ferenc Pasztor's chess games
All 309 games by Ferenc Pasztor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 89 wins, 114 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 53 | 17/25/11 | 32.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Adam Horvath | 2,518 | Zalakaros Barczay Mem | C42 |
| Aug 2018 | Robert Loncar | 2,425 | Bjelovar Open | D24 |
| Jul 2005 | Konstantin Krivolapov | 2,352 | Nyiregyhaza Open | E12 |
| Feb 2008 | Zoran Majeric | 2,345 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | E18 |
| Dec 2006 | Denis Gjuran | 2,310 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Pasztor's chess games?
309 games by Ferenc Pasztor, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Pasztor has played.
What does Ferenc Pasztor play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Ferenc Pasztor opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Pasztor answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Pasztor play as White?
As White, Ferenc Pasztor's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Pasztor play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Pasztor most often plays: Petrov's Defense (53 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Ferenc Pasztor's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Pasztor is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Ferenc Pasztor played?
Our database contains 309 games by Ferenc Pasztor, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 114 draws, 106 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Pasztor?
309 games by Ferenc Pasztor 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.