Prepare against Imre Nagy
Hungary · World #57,352 classical · FIDE ID 736775
Our database contains 31 games by Imre Nagy, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Nagy 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 | 1,865 | 2,040 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 16.1% |
| As White | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 4.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Nagy's side.
First moves as White (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Imre Nagy's chess games
All 31 games by Imre Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 5 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Kornel Tamas | 2,006 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | D94 |
| Oct 2013 | Zoltan Nador | 1,902 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | B30 |
| Mar 2014 | Mark Szekacs | 1,849 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | B50 |
| Nov 2014 | Istvan Hoflinger | 1,835 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | D45 |
| Mar 2014 | Arpad Zambo | 1,792 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,514 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,855 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,698 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,705 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,646 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Nagy's chess games?
31 games by Imre Nagy, from Jan 2008 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 Nagy has played.
What does Imre Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 9 games with White in our database, Imre Nagy opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Nagy answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Imre Nagy play as White?
As White, Imre Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 9 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Imre Nagy most often plays: Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Imre Nagy's FIDE rating?
Imre Nagy is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Imre Nagy played?
Our database contains 31 games by Imre Nagy, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Nagy?
31 games by Imre Nagy 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.