Prepare against Jozsef Centgraf
Hungary · World #16,124 classical · FIDE ID 703540
Our database contains 176 games by Jozsef Centgraf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Centgraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Centgraf 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 | 2,093 | 2,296 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 57 | 80 | 39 | 32.4% |
| As White | 88 | 35 | 38 | 15 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 88 | 22 | 42 | 24 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Centgraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Centgraf's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 45.5% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 38.6% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 10 | 11.4% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Centgraf usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Centgraf usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Centgraf usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Centgraf usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Centgraf usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Centgraf usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 90.9% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Centgraf's chess games
All 176 games by Jozsef Centgraf 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: 57 wins, 80 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/14/8 | 26.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Laszlo Csizmadia | 2,334 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | C14 |
| Jan 1990 | Endre Salanki | 2,305 | Kecskemet Open | B00 |
| Jan 1998 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,220 | chT2-HUN 9798 | B00 |
| Sep 1999 | Zoltan Bodnar | 2,218 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B88 |
| Mar 2000 | Tamas2 Horvath | 2,216 | chT2-HUN 9900 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,051 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,375 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,093 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,233 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,446 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,342 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Centgraf's chess games?
176 games by Jozsef Centgraf, 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 Centgraf has played.
What does Jozsef Centgraf play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Jozsef Centgraf opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Centgraf answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Centgraf play as White?
As White, Jozsef Centgraf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Centgraf play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Centgraf most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Jozsef Centgraf's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Centgraf is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (May 2011).
How many games has Jozsef Centgraf played?
Our database contains 176 games by Jozsef Centgraf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 80 draws, 39 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Centgraf?
176 games by Jozsef Centgraf 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.