Prepare against Jozsef Botos
Hungary · World #68,573 classical · FIDE ID 720895
When preparing against Jozsef Botos, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Colle System as White, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Jozsef Botos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Botos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Botos 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 | 1,826 | 2,051 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,922 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 51 | 76 | 107 | 21.8% |
| As White | 108 | 30 | 34 | 44 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 126 | 21 | 42 | 63 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Botos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Botos's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 57.4% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 45 | 41.7% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Botos usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Botos usually continues d4 (29.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Botos usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Botos usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Botos usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Botos usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 72.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 18.6% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 64.9% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 35.1% | 26.9% |
Jozsef Botos's chess games
All 234 games by Jozsef Botos 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: 51 wins, 76 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 26 | 4/8/14 | 15.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Denes Boros | 2,234 | Erkel Memorial Open | B10 |
| Jan 1998 | Gyula Letay | 2,230 | chT2-HUN 9798 | D05 |
| Jan 1998 | Gabor Raffay | 2,215 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | B07 |
| Mar 2000 | Laszlo Pesztericz | 2,175 | Zuzmara Open | B07 |
| Jul 2014 | Gabor Acs | 2,168 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 07th | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 14 | 5 | 2,078 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,077 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 1,890 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,828 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 2 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Botos's chess games?
234 games by Jozsef Botos, 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 Botos has played.
What does Jozsef Botos play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Jozsef Botos opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Botos answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Botos play as White?
As White, Jozsef Botos's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (26 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Botos play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Botos most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Jozsef Botos's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Botos is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jozsef Botos played?
Our database contains 234 games by Jozsef Botos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 76 draws, 107 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Botos?
234 games by Jozsef Botos 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.