Prepare against Janos Mak
Hungary · World #87,164 classical · FIDE ID 757284
When preparing against Janos Mak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Janos Mak, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Mak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Mak 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 | 1,767 | 1,829 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 8 | 28 | 41.0% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Mak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Mak's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 64.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mak usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Mak usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Janos Mak's chess games
All 61 games by Janos Mak in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Aleksandar Markovic | 2,170 | 20th Senta Open | B35 |
| Jul 2016 | Dragan Savic | 2,105 | 20th Senta Open | C02 |
| Jan 2016 | Jeno Juhasz | 1,941 | ch-Senta | B08 |
| Feb 2016 | Kazmer Toth | 1,939 | ch-Senta | B09 |
| Feb 2017 | Norbert Bicskei | 1,783 | ch-Senta | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Senta | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,760 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,668 |
| 20th Senta Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| 21st Senta Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,578 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,632 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,725 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Mak's chess games?
61 games by Janos Mak, from Dec 2013 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 Mak has played.
What does Janos Mak play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Janos Mak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Mak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Janos Mak play as White?
As White, Janos Mak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Mak play as Black?
As Black, Janos Mak most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Janos Mak's FIDE rating?
Janos Mak is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Janos Mak played?
Our database contains 61 games by Janos Mak, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Mak?
61 games by Janos Mak 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.