Prepare against Gabor Urban
Slovakia · World #32,904 classical · FIDE ID 14911574
When preparing against Gabor Urban, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Gabor Urban, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Urban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Urban 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 | 1,970 | 2,047 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,018 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 48 | 54 | 53 | 31.0% |
| As White | 74 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Urban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Urban's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 89.2% | 50.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 6.8% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Urban usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Urban usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Urban usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Urban usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 73.3% | 47.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Gabor Urban's chess games
All 155 games by Gabor Urban in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 48 wins, 54 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Tamas Ruck | 2,337 | chT1W-SVK 1920 | A29 |
| Feb 2010 | Vladimir Lakatos | 2,170 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | A21 |
| Feb 2022 | Vladimir Szucs | 2,125 | chT1W-SVK 2122 | D35 |
| Dec 2008 | Roland Hegedus | 2,108 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | B19 |
| Feb 2006 | Attila Dolnik | 2,102 | chT2B-SVK 0506 | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,032 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| chT1W-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,139 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Urban's chess games?
155 games by Gabor Urban, from Oct 2005 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 Urban has played.
What does Gabor Urban play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Gabor Urban opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Urban answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gabor Urban play as White?
As White, Gabor Urban's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Urban play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Urban most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Gabor Urban's FIDE rating?
Gabor Urban is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Gabor Urban played?
Our database contains 155 games by Gabor Urban, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 54 draws, 53 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Urban?
155 games by Gabor Urban 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.