Prepare against Janos Sallai
Hungary · World #49,444 classical · FIDE ID 720488
Our database contains 229 games by Janos Sallai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Sallai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Sallai 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 | 1,895 | 2,113 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 2,051 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 50 | 77 | 102 | 21.8% |
| As White | 115 | 28 | 39 | 48 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 22 | 38 | 54 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Sallai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Sallai's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 99.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sallai usually continues Nf3 (38.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sallai usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sallai usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sallai usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 78.6% | 39.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Janos Sallai's chess games
All 229 games by Janos Sallai 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: 50 wins, 77 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 1/4/12 | 5.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,350 | chT3-HUN | B23 |
| Mar 2007 | Jozsef Boer | 2,280 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B26 |
| Oct 2018 | Juri Dovzik | 2,279 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | A39 |
| Jan 2013 | Adam Radnai | 2,274 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | A13 |
| Sep 2013 | Janos Mika | 2,228 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 12 | 2 | 1,914 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 2,085 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,070 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,094 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Sallai's chess games?
229 games by Janos Sallai, 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 Sallai has played.
What does Janos Sallai play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Janos Sallai opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Sallai answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Janos Sallai play as White?
As White, Janos Sallai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Sallai play as Black?
As Black, Janos Sallai most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Janos Sallai's FIDE rating?
Janos Sallai is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Janos Sallai played?
Our database contains 229 games by Janos Sallai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 77 draws, 102 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Sallai?
229 games by Janos Sallai 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.