Prepare against Janos Katona
Hungary · World #50,460 classical · FIDE ID 738751
Our database contains 169 games by Janos Katona, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Katona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Katona 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 | 1,891 | 2,050 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,903 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 33 | 85 | 51 | 19.5% |
| As White | 78 | 16 | 48 | 14 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 91 | 17 | 37 | 37 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Katona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Katona's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 98.7% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 51.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Katona usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Katona usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Katona usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Katona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 70.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Janos Katona's chess games
All 169 games by Janos Katona in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 33 wins, 85 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D63 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Attila Ivan | 2,301 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | A57 |
| Nov 2005 | Arghil Marchis | 2,147 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | D46 |
| Dec 2004 | Tibor Toth | 2,077 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | B42 |
| Mar 2006 | Ede Gaal | 2,072 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | E80 |
| Oct 2004 | Istvan Simon | 2,015 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 2 | 1,941 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,092 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,904 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Katona's chess games?
169 games by Janos Katona, from Jul 2006 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 Katona has played.
What does Janos Katona play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Janos Katona opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Katona answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Janos Katona play as White?
As White, Janos Katona's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Katona play as Black?
As Black, Janos Katona most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Janos Katona's FIDE rating?
Janos Katona is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Janos Katona played?
Our database contains 169 games by Janos Katona, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 85 draws, 51 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Katona?
169 games by Janos Katona 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.