Prepare against Gabor Sebestyen
Hungary · World #10,614 classical · FIDE ID 725528
Our database contains 145 games by Gabor Sebestyen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Sebestyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Sebestyen 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 | 2,160 | 2,248 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,185 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,174 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 76 | 35 | 34 | 52.4% |
| As White | 82 | 52 | 18 | 12 | 63.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Sebestyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Sebestyen's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 100.0% | 74.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 74.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sebestyen usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sebestyen usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Sebestyen usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Gabor Sebestyen's chess games
All 145 games by Gabor Sebestyen 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: 76 wins, 35 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Dezso Bednay | 2,304 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | C27 |
| Feb 2012 | Janos Dr. Bali | 2,292 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | C41 |
| Oct 2017 | Miklos Mincsovics | 2,255 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | C26 |
| Nov 2007 | Zoltan Tamassy | 2,236 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | B06 |
| Jan 2012 | Otto Magyar | 2,234 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,379 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,360 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,363 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Sebestyen's chess games?
145 games by Gabor Sebestyen, 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 Sebestyen has played.
What does Gabor Sebestyen play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Gabor Sebestyen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Sebestyen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Gabor Sebestyen play as White?
As White, Gabor Sebestyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Sebestyen play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Sebestyen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Gabor Sebestyen's FIDE rating?
Gabor Sebestyen is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Gabor Sebestyen played?
Our database contains 145 games by Gabor Sebestyen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 35 draws, 34 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Sebestyen?
145 games by Gabor Sebestyen 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.