Prepare against Gyula Farkas
FM · Hungary · World #17,753 classical · FIDE ID 701840
Our database contains 400 games by Gyula Farkas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gyula Farkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyula Farkas 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 | 2,077 | 2,250 | Oct 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,183 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 125 | 129 | 146 | 31.3% |
| As White | 191 | 64 | 61 | 66 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 209 | 61 | 68 | 80 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyula Farkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyula Farkas's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Farkas usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Farkas usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 88.8% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.5% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 70.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Gyula Farkas's chess games
All 400 games by Gyula Farkas 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: 125 wins, 129 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 68 | 16/21/31 | 23.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/11/13 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,430 | Eger Agria Open | C70 |
| Jan 1996 | Attila Kiss | 2,380 | chT-HUN 9596 | E05 |
| Jan 1998 | Barnabas Emodi | 2,375 | chT-HUN 9899 | B34 |
| Dec 2002 | Roland Amrein | 2,334 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | B33 |
| Apr 2004 | Sandor Biro | 2,331 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 5 | 2,158 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 3 | 2,249 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,229 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,135 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyula Farkas's chess games?
400 games by Gyula Farkas, 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 Farkas has played.
What does Gyula Farkas play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Gyula Farkas opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyula Farkas answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gyula Farkas play as White?
As White, Gyula Farkas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 23.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyula Farkas play as Black?
As Black, Gyula Farkas most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Gyula Farkas's FIDE rating?
Gyula Farkas is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Gyula Farkas played?
Our database contains 400 games by Gyula Farkas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 129 draws, 146 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyula Farkas?
400 games by Gyula Farkas 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.