Prepare against Janos Pap
Hungary · World #29,551 classical · FIDE ID 709263
Our database contains 154 games by Janos Pap, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Pap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Pap 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 | 1,988 | 2,181 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 2,008 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 33 | 76 | 45 | 21.4% |
| As White | 73 | 18 | 35 | 20 | 24.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 15 | 41 | 25 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Pap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Pap's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 98.6% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pap usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pap usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pap usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Pap usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Janos Pap's chess games
All 154 games by Janos Pap 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: 33 wins, 76 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tamas Sziraki | 2,315 | Eger Agria Open | E12 |
| Sep 2004 | Janos Dr. Bali | 2,295 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | E15 |
| Jan 1994 | Sandor Gal | 2,290 | Ramovill Fuzesabony Open | B89 |
| Jan 1996 | Tamas Bodi | 2,180 | Fuzesabony Open | A47 |
| Oct 2017 | Tibor3 Toth | 2,112 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1999 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,239 |
| Godal Memorial Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| Ramovill Fuzesabony Open | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,899 |
| Eger Cup | 1995 | 7 | 3 | 2,177 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Pap's chess games?
154 games by Janos Pap, 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 Janos Pap has played.
What does Janos Pap play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Janos Pap opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Pap answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Janos Pap play as White?
As White, Janos Pap's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Pap play as Black?
As Black, Janos Pap most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Janos Pap's FIDE rating?
Janos Pap is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Janos Pap played?
Our database contains 154 games by Janos Pap, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 76 draws, 45 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Pap?
154 games by Janos Pap 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.