Prepare against Gabor Karpati
Hungary · World #63,849 classical · FIDE ID 743682
When preparing against Gabor Karpati, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (82%).
Our database contains 41 games by Gabor Karpati, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Karpati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Karpati 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 | 1,842 | 1,894 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Karpati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Karpati's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Karpati usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Karpati usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Karpati usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Gabor Karpati's chess games
All 41 games by Gabor Karpati in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Pal Balogh | 1,876 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | E61 |
| Mar 2006 | Aron Miriszlai | 1,865 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Zsolt Nagy | 1,828 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | C11 |
| Mar 2019 | Imre Vasko | 1,817 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | D00 |
| Mar 2018 | Laszlo Pervai | 1,793 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,726 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,029 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,761 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,728 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Karpati's chess games?
41 games by Gabor Karpati, from Jul 2007 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 Karpati has played.
What does Gabor Karpati play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Gabor Karpati opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Karpati answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Gabor Karpati play as White?
As White, Gabor Karpati's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Karpati play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Karpati most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Gabor Karpati's FIDE rating?
Gabor Karpati is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gabor Karpati played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gabor Karpati, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Karpati?
41 games by Gabor Karpati 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.