Prepare against Gabor Bolkeny
Hungary · World #66,607 classical · FIDE ID 729043
When preparing against Gabor Bolkeny, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 62 games by Gabor Bolkeny, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Bolkeny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Bolkeny 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 | 1,832 | 2,003 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,988 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,950 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 13 | 30 | 30.6% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Bolkeny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Bolkeny's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 87.9% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bolkeny usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bolkeny usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bolkeny usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bolkeny usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bolkeny usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Gabor Bolkeny's chess games
All 62 games by Gabor Bolkeny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Karl Steiner | 2,090 | 17th Lienz Open | B21 |
| Apr 2009 | Janos Lorinczy | 2,020 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | B22 |
| Jan 2008 | Max Rubin | 2,004 | Eger Tel Open | D00 |
| May 2008 | Gabor Kozma | 2,000 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | B24 |
| Jun 2025 | Padraig Hughes | 1,904 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,098 |
| Thomson Masters Drogheda | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,665 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,169 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
| ch-IRL First Weekend Major | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-IRL | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 17th Lienz Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Bolkeny's chess games?
62 games by Gabor Bolkeny, from Oct 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 Gabor Bolkeny has played.
What does Gabor Bolkeny play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gabor Bolkeny opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Bolkeny answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Gabor Bolkeny play as White?
As White, Gabor Bolkeny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Bolkeny play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Bolkeny most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Gabor Bolkeny's FIDE rating?
Gabor Bolkeny is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Gabor Bolkeny played?
Our database contains 62 games by Gabor Bolkeny, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Bolkeny?
62 games by Gabor Bolkeny 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.