Prepare against Gyula Emodi
IM · Hungary · World #14,057 classical · FIDE ID 701181
When preparing against Gyula Emodi, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 472 games by Gyula Emodi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gyula Emodi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyula Emodi 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 | 2,115 | 2,391 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,218 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 147 | 200 | 125 | 31.1% |
| As White | 239 | 80 | 102 | 57 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 233 | 67 | 98 | 68 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyula Emodi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyula Emodi's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 65.7% | 56.7% |
| b3 | 56 | 23.4% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 16 | 6.7% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.9% | 35.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Emodi usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Emodi usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Emodi usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 23% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Emodi usually continues Bb2 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Emodi usually continues Bb2 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Emodi usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 69.8% | 56.7% |
| b6 | 9 | 10.5% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 50.5% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 31 | 30.7% | 32.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Gyula Emodi's chess games
All 472 games by Gyula Emodi 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: 147 wins, 200 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 56 | 19/25/12 | 33.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,558 | chT-HUN 0001 | A25 |
| Jan 1993 | Constantin Ionescu | 2,475 | Debrecen Open A | B40 |
| Apr 2003 | Peter Szilagyi | 2,434 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | B47 |
| Jan 1992 | Aleksandr Poluljahov | 2,425 | Kobanya Open | A55 |
| Jan 1997 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,410 | chT-HUN 9798 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,338 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 16 | 12 | 2,457 |
| Kobanya Open | 1992 | 14 | 6 | 2,312 |
| HUN-Open | 1981 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,334 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
| Hajduboszormeny | 1996 | 11 | 7 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyula Emodi's chess games?
472 games by Gyula Emodi, 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 Gyula Emodi has played.
What does Gyula Emodi play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Gyula Emodi opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.b3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyula Emodi answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gyula Emodi play as White?
As White, Gyula Emodi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (56 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyula Emodi play as Black?
As Black, Gyula Emodi most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Gyula Emodi's FIDE rating?
Gyula Emodi is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gyula Emodi played?
Our database contains 472 games by Gyula Emodi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 200 draws, 125 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyula Emodi?
472 games by Gyula Emodi 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.