Prepare against Jozsef Antal
Hungary · World #63,012 classical · FIDE ID 710270
When preparing against Jozsef Antal, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 7.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Jozsef Antal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Antal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Antal 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 | 1,845 | 2,112 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 52 | 166 | 93 | 16.7% |
| As White | 153 | 25 | 87 | 41 | 16.3% |
| As Black | 158 | 27 | 79 | 52 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Antal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Antal's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 90.8% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 8.5% | 15.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Antal usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Antal usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Antal usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 15.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Antal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Antal usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Antal usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 84.3% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.6% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 86.3% | 39.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
Jozsef Antal's chess games
All 311 games by Jozsef Antal 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: 52 wins, 166 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 64 | 9/43/12 | 14.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 2/13/2 | 11.8% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 38 | 3/25/10 | 7.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 0/8/4 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Stefan Gottschling | 2,485 | chT2-HUN | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Laszlo Toth | 2,275 | chT2-HUN 9899 | C47 |
| Jan 1998 | Karoly Varga | 2,195 | chT2-HUN 9899 | D20 |
| Jan 1999 | Matyas Meszaros | 2,185 | chT2-HUN 9899 | D37 |
| Feb 2000 | Laszlo Rudolf | 2,146 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1996 | 29 | 8.5 | 2,062 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,721 |
| Keszthely Open | 1995 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 13 | 3 | 1,939 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Antal's chess games?
311 games by Jozsef Antal, 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 Jozsef Antal has played.
What does Jozsef Antal play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Jozsef Antal opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Antal answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Antal play as White?
As White, Jozsef Antal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (64 games, 14.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Antal play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Antal most often plays: Petrov's Defense (38 games, 7.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Jozsef Antal's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Antal is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jozsef Antal played?
Our database contains 311 games by Jozsef Antal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 166 draws, 93 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Antal?
311 games by Jozsef Antal 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.