Prepare against Gabor Farkas
IM · Slovakia · World #4,507 classical · FIDE ID 14908034
Our database contains 864 games by Gabor Farkas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Farkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Farkas 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 | 2,288 | 2,405 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,356 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,384 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 864 | 405 | 234 | 225 | 46.9% |
| As White | 438 | 230 | 113 | 95 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 426 | 175 | 121 | 130 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Farkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Farkas's side.
First moves as White (438 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 259 | 59.1% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 135 | 30.8% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 22 | 5.0% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 4.1% | 63.9% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Farkas usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 49.0% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 68 | 32.7% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 17 | 8.2% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 8.2% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 44.0% | 55.1% |
| Nf6 | 55 | 41.0% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 11 | 8.2% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Gabor Farkas's chess games
All 864 games by Gabor Farkas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 405 wins, 234 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 22/12/10 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Vaszilij Sikula | 2,550 | chT-SVK 0708 | C54 |
| Jan 2020 | Marcin Tazbir | 2,525 | 30th Krakow Open A | B98 |
| Feb 2020 | Jergus Pechac | 2,509 | chT1W-SVK 1920 | D37 |
| Jul 2007 | Krisztian Szabo | 2,482 | 7th chT-EU U18 | B40 |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Vavrak | 2,474 | Szombathely Savaria GM 8th | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2007 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,262 |
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2009 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,176 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,231 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2016 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,276 |
| Piestany Open | 2013 | 15 | 12 | 2,406 |
| Nove Zamky Open | 2010 | 14 | 10 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Farkas's chess games?
864 games by Gabor Farkas, from Apr 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 Gabor Farkas has played.
What does Gabor Farkas play on the first move as White?
Across 438 games with White in our database, Gabor Farkas opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Farkas answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gabor Farkas play as White?
As White, Gabor Farkas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 438 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Farkas play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Farkas most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Gabor Farkas's FIDE rating?
Gabor Farkas is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,347 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Gabor Farkas played?
Our database contains 864 games by Gabor Farkas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 405 wins, 234 draws, 225 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Farkas?
864 games by Gabor Farkas 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.