Prepare against Gyula Mester
FM · Hungary · World #4,639 classical · FIDE ID 704008
Our database contains 749 games by Gyula Mester, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gyula Mester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyula Mester 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 | 2,283 | 2,451 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,426 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,309 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 749 | 353 | 221 | 175 | 47.1% |
| As White | 372 | 188 | 107 | 77 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 377 | 165 | 114 | 98 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyula Mester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyula Mester's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 309 | 83.1% | 66.3% |
| e4 | 42 | 11.3% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.4% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mester usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Mester usually continues e4 (86.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mester usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mester usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mester usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 84 | 50.9% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 37 | 22.4% | 59.5% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 10.3% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 15 | 9.1% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 49.7% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 46 | 31.7% | 64.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.9% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 3.4% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Gyula Mester's chess games
All 749 games by Gyula Mester 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: 353 wins, 221 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 36 | 21/10/5 | 58.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/9/2 | 52.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 103 | 52/23/28 | 50.5% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/13/3 | 44.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Stelios Halkias | 2,570 | chT-HUN 0910 | D85 |
| Mar 2002 | Csaba Horvath | 2,538 | chT-HUN 0102 | E01 |
| Feb 2005 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,524 | chT-HUN 0405 | E10 |
| Jul 2020 | Gabor Nagy | 2,502 | ch-HUN rapid | D94 |
| Jul 2002 | Peter Varga | 2,490 | 11th Cseppko Open A | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2003 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,359 |
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 35 | 14.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-Debrecen | 1995 | 22 | 16 | 2,429 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,337 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,294 |
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1996 | 13 | 9 | 2,383 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyula Mester's chess games?
749 games by Gyula Mester, 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 Gyula Mester has played.
What does Gyula Mester play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Gyula Mester opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyula Mester answers 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gyula Mester play as White?
As White, Gyula Mester's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (36 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyula Mester play as Black?
As Black, Gyula Mester most often plays: Modern Defense (103 games, 50.5% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Gyula Mester's FIDE rating?
Gyula Mester is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Gyula Mester played?
Our database contains 749 games by Gyula Mester, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 353 wins, 221 draws, 175 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyula Mester?
749 games by Gyula Mester 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.