Prepare against Janos Cseppely
Hungary · World #112,536 classical · FIDE ID 709441
When preparing against Janos Cseppely, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 39 games by Janos Cseppely, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Cseppely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Cseppely 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 | 1,694 | 1,710 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,777 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 23.1% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Cseppely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Cseppely's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 30.0% score
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Cseppely usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Cseppely usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cseppely usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cseppely usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Cseppely usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cseppely usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Janos Cseppely's chess games
All 39 games by Janos Cseppely in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Attila Kiss | 2,395 | ch-HUN County U18 | B30 |
| Jan 1997 | Mark Pinter | 2,110 | chT2-HUN | D11 |
| Sep 2022 | Jozsef Hatvani | 1,538 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | B50 |
| Jan 2022 | Balazs Trezsi | 1,342 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | B30 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniel Homolya | 1,281 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,433 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,505 |
| ch-HUN County U18 | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 1,629 |
| chT-HUN BAZ county | 1994 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-HUN U18 | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT4-HUN | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Cseppely's chess games?
39 games by Janos Cseppely, from Jul 2009 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 Janos Cseppely has played.
What does Janos Cseppely play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Janos Cseppely opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Cseppely answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Janos Cseppely play as White?
As White, Janos Cseppely's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Cseppely play as Black?
As Black, Janos Cseppely most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Janos Cseppely's FIDE rating?
Janos Cseppely is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Janos Cseppely played?
Our database contains 39 games by Janos Cseppely, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Cseppely?
39 games by Janos Cseppely 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.