Prepare against Gabor Telek
Hungary · World #17,237 classical · FIDE ID 724866
When preparing against Gabor Telek, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Gabor Telek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Telek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Telek 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 | 2,082 | 2,188 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 55 | 49 | 70 | 31.6% |
| As White | 85 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 89 | 23 | 25 | 41 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Telek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Telek's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 97.6% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Telek usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Telek usually continues f4 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Telek usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Telek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 50.0% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
Gabor Telek's chess games
All 174 games by Gabor Telek 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: 55 wins, 49 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Sinisa Arbutina | 2,291 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | D82 |
| Nov 2008 | Imre Mullner | 2,237 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | B22 |
| Dec 2017 | Lajos Farkas | 2,214 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1718 | B22 |
| Apr 2000 | Zoltan2 Nagy | 2,204 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B12 |
| Jan 2009 | Laszlo Varadi | 2,203 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,160 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,303 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,049 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 1,952 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Telek's chess games?
174 games by Gabor Telek, 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 Telek has played.
What does Gabor Telek play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Gabor Telek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Telek answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Gabor Telek play as White?
As White, Gabor Telek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Gambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Telek play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Telek most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Gabor Telek's FIDE rating?
Gabor Telek is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gabor Telek played?
Our database contains 174 games by Gabor Telek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 49 draws, 70 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Telek?
174 games by Gabor Telek 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.