Prepare against Janos Peto
Hungary · World #36,896 classical · FIDE ID 725641
When preparing against Janos Peto, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (71%).
Our database contains 30 games by Janos Peto, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Peto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Peto 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 | 1,909 | 2,022 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,993 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 43.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Peto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Peto's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Peto usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Peto usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Peto usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Janos Peto's chess games
All 30 games by Janos Peto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 13 wins, 1 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Gabor Toth | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B21 |
| Dec 2004 | Ferenc Halasz | 2,122 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | C88 |
| Jan 2001 | Lorinc Farkas | 2,110 | ch-HUN Open | A38 |
| Jan 2001 | Ervin Szabo | 2,110 | ch-HUN Open | D00 |
| Jan 2001 | Krisztian Valko | 2,100 | ch-HUN Open | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,305 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,613 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Peto's chess games?
30 games by Janos Peto, from Jul 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 Peto has played.
What does Janos Peto play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Janos Peto opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Peto answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Janos Peto play as White?
As White, Janos Peto's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Peto play as Black?
As Black, Janos Peto most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Janos Peto's FIDE rating?
Janos Peto is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Janos Peto played?
Our database contains 30 games by Janos Peto, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 1 draws, 16 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Peto?
30 games by Janos Peto 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.