Prepare against Gabor Papp
GM · Hungary · World #529 classical · FIDE ID 718602
Our database contains 1,317 games by Gabor Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Papp 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 | 2,507 | 2,614 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,529 | 2,603 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,567 | 2,587 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,317 | 524 | 594 | 199 | 39.8% |
| As White | 662 | 294 | 288 | 80 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 655 | 230 | 306 | 119 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Papp's side.
First moves as White (662 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 577 | 87.2% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 6.3% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 1.8% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (74.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (57.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Papp usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 65.7% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 72 | 26.3% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 13 | 4.7% | 76.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 201 | 83.1% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 5.4% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 5.0% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Gabor Papp's chess games
All 1,317 games by Gabor Papp 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: 524 wins, 594 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 65 | 31/28/6 | 47.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 30/16/3 | 61.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 20/21/3 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 22/13/7 | 52.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 8/15/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 9/12/1 | 40.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 21 | 5/14/2 | 23.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 3/12/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 84 | 38/32/14 | 45.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 53 | 14/27/12 | 26.4% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 48 | 17/16/15 | 35.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 18/18/8 | 40.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 42 | 12/21/9 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,719 | 14th ch-EUR | B11 |
| Sep 2012 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,718 | chT-ROM | B81 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,676 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | B81 |
| Jul 2019 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,654 | ch-HUN rapid | C77 |
| Oct 2014 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,653 | Oslo Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 39 | 27 | 2,581 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 32 | 22 | 2,543 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,506 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,540 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,449 |
| Bundesliga 1920 | 2021 | 12 | 4 | 2,482 |
| Bundesliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2,482 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tamas Banusz (16 games) · Viktor Erdos (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Papp's chess games?
1,317 games by Gabor Papp, 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 Gabor Papp has played.
What does Gabor Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 662 games with White in our database, Gabor Papp opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Papp answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gabor Papp play as White?
As White, Gabor Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 61.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (44 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 662 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Papp play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Papp most often plays: Sicilian (84 games, 45.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (53 games, 26.4% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 35.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 655 games.
What is Gabor Papp's FIDE rating?
Gabor Papp is currently rated 2,507 in classical chess, 2,529 in rapid and 2,567 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,614 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Gabor Papp played?
Our database contains 1,317 games by Gabor Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 524 wins, 594 draws, 199 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Papp?
1,317 games by Gabor Papp 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.