Prepare against Gergely Kantor
GM · Hungary · World #362 classical · FIDE ID 751499
When preparing against Gergely Kantor, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,778 games by Gergely Kantor, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gergely Kantor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gergely Kantor 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 | 2,537 | 2,590 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,525 | 2,545 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,489 | 2,541 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,778 | 776 | 626 | 376 | 43.6% |
| As White | 897 | 445 | 296 | 156 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 881 | 331 | 330 | 220 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gergely Kantor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gergely Kantor's side.
First moves as White (897 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 637 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 223 | 24.9% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 3.0% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.0% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kantor usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kantor usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kantor usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kantor usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 281 | 66.0% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 71 | 16.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 64 | 15.0% | 57.8% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.6% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 235 | 83.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 32 | 11.4% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Gergely Kantor's chess games
All 1,778 games by Gergely Kantor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 776 wins, 626 draws, 376 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 100 | 51/31/18 | 51.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 91 | 43/37/11 | 47.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 49 | 21/17/11 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 27/10/4 | 65.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 13/16/8 | 35.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 74 | 32/27/15 | 43.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 49 | 18/16/15 | 36.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 47 | 17/11/19 | 36.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 13/17/12 | 31.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 41 | 13/23/5 | 31.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 37 | 12/17/8 | 32.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 32 | 8/17/7 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 28 | 8/14/6 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,743 | Wch Rapid | E15 |
| Nov 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,742 | FIDE World Cup | C77 |
| Jul 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,735 | 4th Dole Open 2026 | B30 |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Korobov | 2,699 | Wch Blitz | E17 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,689 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 84 | 55 | 2,503 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 58 | 40 | 2,508 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 36 | 25 | 2,152 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2017 | 28 | 15 | 2,440 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2018 | 27 | 14 | 2,430 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2024 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,472 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2016 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,417 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,560 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adam Kozak (19 games) · Bence Korpa (14 games) · Gergely Aczel (13 games) · Emil Szalanczi (10 games) · Miklos Nemeth (10 games) · Balazs Csonka (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gergely Kantor's chess games?
1,778 games by Gergely Kantor, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Gergely Kantor has played.
What does Gergely Kantor play on the first move as White?
Across 897 games with White in our database, Gergely Kantor opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gergely Kantor answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gergely Kantor play as White?
As White, Gergely Kantor's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (100 games, 51.0% win rate); Indian Defense (91 games, 47.3% win rate); Catalan (49 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 897 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gergely Kantor play as Black?
As Black, Gergely Kantor most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (74 games, 43.2% win rate); Italian Game (49 games, 36.7% win rate); Réti Opening (47 games, 36.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 881 games.
What is Gergely Kantor's FIDE rating?
Gergely Kantor is currently rated 2,537 in classical chess, 2,525 in rapid and 2,489 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,590 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Gergely Kantor played?
Our database contains 1,778 games by Gergely Kantor, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 776 wins, 626 draws, 376 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gergely Kantor?
1,778 games by Gergely Kantor 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.