Prepare against Gabor Csatho
Hungary · World #81,051 classical · FIDE ID 733504
When preparing against Gabor Csatho, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Gabor Csatho, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Csatho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Csatho 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 | 1,786 | 1,978 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 44 | 28 | 67 | 31.7% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 15 | 24 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 77 | 21 | 13 | 43 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Csatho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Csatho's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Csatho usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Csatho usually continues Nf3 (73.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Csatho usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 48.7% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 41.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 26.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 32.1% | 27.8% |
Gabor Csatho's chess games
All 139 games by Gabor Csatho in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 44 wins, 28 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Balint Koban | 2,267 | ch-Fejer County | B53 |
| Nov 2012 | Janos Horvath | 2,049 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B40 |
| Dec 2010 | Michael Yip | 2,019 | 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | A23 |
| Apr 2016 | Tamas Barbarics | 1,996 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | D00 |
| Dec 2010 | Istvan Sulcz | 1,977 | 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,647 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,673 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,641 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Csatho's chess games?
139 games by Gabor Csatho, from Oct 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 Gabor Csatho has played.
What does Gabor Csatho play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Gabor Csatho opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Csatho answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Gabor Csatho play as White?
As White, Gabor Csatho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Csatho play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Csatho most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Gabor Csatho's FIDE rating?
Gabor Csatho is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gabor Csatho played?
Our database contains 139 games by Gabor Csatho, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 28 draws, 67 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Csatho?
139 games by Gabor Csatho 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.