Prepare against Gellert Papp
FM · Hungary · World #5,853 classical · FIDE ID 709557
Our database contains 454 games by Gellert Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gellert Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gellert 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 | 2,251 | 2,430 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,305 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,264 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 156 | 133 | 165 | 34.4% |
| As White | 231 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 223 | 81 | 56 | 86 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gellert Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gellert Papp's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 63.6% | 47.3% |
| d4 | 59 | 25.5% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 7.8% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 62.9% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 14.4% | 60.7% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 6.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 39.6% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 23 | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 23.1% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.5% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Gellert Papp's chess games
All 454 games by Gellert 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: 156 wins, 133 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Gyula Sax | 2,535 | 23rd Zalakaros Open | B43 |
| Nov 2019 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,529 | Budapest Rigochess IM | B99 |
| Jul 2018 | Robert Ruck | 2,502 | ch-HUN rapid | A39 |
| Aug 2007 | Yury Lapshun | 2,479 | Budapest FS08 GM | A00 |
| Apr 2003 | Attila Czebe | 2,471 | Budapest FS04 GM+ | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 2,298 |
| Tapolca Open | 2000 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,365 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2002 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2006 | 12 | 4 | 2,315 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2003 | 12 | 3 | 2,214 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,255 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gellert Papp's chess games?
454 games by Gellert 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 Gellert Papp has played.
What does Gellert Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Gellert Papp opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gellert Papp answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Gellert Papp play as White?
As White, Gellert Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gellert Papp play as Black?
As Black, Gellert Papp most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Gellert Papp's FIDE rating?
Gellert Papp is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Gellert Papp played?
Our database contains 454 games by Gellert Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 133 draws, 165 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gellert Papp?
454 games by Gellert 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.