Prepare against Gyula Letay
FM · Hungary · World #62,448 classical · FIDE ID 701360
When preparing against Gyula Letay, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 9.6% over 52 games.
Our database contains 799 games by Gyula Letay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gyula Letay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyula Letay 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 | 1,847 | 2,201 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 799 | 224 | 295 | 280 | 28.0% |
| As White | 389 | 130 | 141 | 118 | 33.4% |
| As Black | 410 | 94 | 154 | 162 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyula Letay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyula Letay's side.
First moves as White (389 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 357 | 91.8% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 6.2% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Letay usually continues Nc3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Letay usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Letay usually continues d3 (63.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Letay usually continues d3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Letay usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Letay usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 62.3% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 75 | 35.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 59.1% | 37.3% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 37.0% | 37.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Gyula Letay's chess games
All 799 games by Gyula Letay 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: 224 wins, 295 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 119 | 38/45/36 | 31.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 30 | 9/8/13 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 18/25/27 | 25.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 52 | 5/22/25 | 9.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Evgeny V Mochalov | 2,450 | 10th Budapest Spring Open | B25 |
| Jan 1989 | Tibor Fogarasi | 2,370 | chT-HUN | A14 |
| Jan 1992 | Egon Varnusz | 2,355 | chT-HUN | D53 |
| Jan 1996 | Laszlo Eperjesi | 2,350 | chT-HUN 9596 | B12 |
| Jan 1996 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,340 | chT-HUN 9697 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2015 | 61 | 28.5 | 2,028 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2015 | 56 | 24.5 | 1,999 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2011 | 47 | 19.5 | 2,016 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 46 | 17 | 2,195 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2009 | 37 | 21 | 2,162 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2009 | 35 | 19 | 2,138 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2015 | 29 | 11.5 | 1,948 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2009 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,107 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoltan Darazs (16 games) · Jozsef Juracsik (13 games) · Lajos Borda (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyula Letay's chess games?
799 games by Gyula Letay, 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 Letay has played.
What does Gyula Letay play on the first move as White?
Across 389 games with White in our database, Gyula Letay opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyula Letay answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gyula Letay play as White?
As White, Gyula Letay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (119 games, 31.9% win rate); French Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 389 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyula Letay play as Black?
As Black, Gyula Letay most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (70 games, 25.7% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 9.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 410 games.
What is Gyula Letay's FIDE rating?
Gyula Letay is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gyula Letay played?
Our database contains 799 games by Gyula Letay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 295 draws, 280 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyula Letay?
799 games by Gyula Letay 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.