Prepare against Imre Csala
FM · Hungary · World #22,068 classical · FIDE ID 701440
Our database contains 566 games by Imre Csala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Csala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Csala 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 | 2,040 | 2,332 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,213 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,224 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 566 | 184 | 214 | 168 | 32.5% |
| As White | 293 | 110 | 112 | 71 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 273 | 74 | 102 | 97 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Csala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Csala's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 70.0% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 15.0% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 25 | 8.5% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 5.1% | 56.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Csala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Csala usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Csala usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Csala usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Csala usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Csala usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 101 | 70.6% | 49.5% |
| g6 | 36 | 25.2% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 54.4% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 29 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Imre Csala's chess games
All 566 games by Imre Csala 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: 184 wins, 214 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A60 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 90 | 29/29/32 | 32.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 13/11/20 | 29.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/8/5 | 7.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jozsef Pinter | 2,560 | chT2-HUN 9596 | A07 |
| Jun 2005 | Gyula Sax | 2,559 | Balatonlelle Open | B09 |
| Aug 2002 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,427 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | A53 |
| May 2002 | Attila Jakab | 2,406 | 21st Zalakaros Open | C41 |
| Nov 2001 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,402 | 25th Harkany Tenkes Cup | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2009 | 22 | 14 | 2,266 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 12 | 2012 | 20 | 14 | 2,415 |
| Keszthely Open | 1995 | 17 | 12 | 2,445 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1998 | 16 | 11 | 2,342 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,281 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 12 | 3 | 2,181 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 12 | 6 | 2,262 |
| Kecskemet Toth Memorial 06 | 1977 | 11 | 2 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Csala's chess games?
566 games by Imre Csala, 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 Imre Csala has played.
What does Imre Csala play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Imre Csala opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Csala answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Imre Csala play as White?
As White, Imre Csala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Csala play as Black?
As Black, Imre Csala most often plays: Pirc Defense (90 games, 32.2% win rate); Modern Defense (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 273 games.
What is Imre Csala's FIDE rating?
Imre Csala is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Imre Csala played?
Our database contains 566 games by Imre Csala, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 214 draws, 168 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Csala?
566 games by Imre Csala 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.