Prepare against Jozsef Dobos
IM · Hungary · World #7,121 classical · FIDE ID 701602
When preparing against Jozsef Dobos, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 8.3% over 36 games.
Our database contains 941 games by Jozsef Dobos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Dobos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Dobos 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 | 2,222 | 2,309 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,254 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,227 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 941 | 272 | 478 | 191 | 28.9% |
| As White | 463 | 148 | 239 | 76 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 478 | 124 | 239 | 115 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Dobos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Dobos's side.
First moves as White (463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 240 | 51.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 127 | 27.4% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 7.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 20 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 1.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Dobos usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dobos usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Dobos usually continues h3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Dobos usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Dobos usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Dobos usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 118 | 51.8% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 44 | 19.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 7.5% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.1% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 42.1% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 40 | 25.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 20 | 12.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 8.8% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Dobos's chess games
All 941 games by Jozsef Dobos 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: 272 wins, 478 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 7/19/8 | 20.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 16/15/2 | 48.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 8/22/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/11/3 | 53.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 17 | 3/14/0 | 17.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 100 | 27/44/29 | 27.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 36 | 3/22/11 | 8.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 21 | 5/14/2 | 23.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/10/5 | 11.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Peter Leko | 2,600 | Kecskemet Open 1 | A02 |
| Jan 1989 | Nukhim N Rashkovsky | 2,520 | 5th Budapest Spring Open | E70 |
| Jan 1996 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,505 | Pecs Suto Open 4th | A56 |
| Jun 2003 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,493 | Balatonlelle Open | D34 |
| Jan 1990 | Viktor Kuporosov | 2,485 | ch-HUN Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 48 | 27 | 2,352 |
| Szekszard Open | 1998 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,362 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1996 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,415 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2005 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,336 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-B | 1995 | 21 | 14 | 2,420 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 2001 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,285 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,312 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Dobos's chess games?
941 games by Jozsef Dobos, 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 Dobos has played.
What does Jozsef Dobos play on the first move as White?
Across 463 games with White in our database, Jozsef Dobos opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Dobos answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Dobos play as White?
As White, Jozsef Dobos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 463 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Dobos play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Dobos most often plays: Modern Defense (100 games, 27.0% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Jozsef Dobos's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Dobos is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jozsef Dobos played?
Our database contains 941 games by Jozsef Dobos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 478 draws, 191 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Dobos?
941 games by Jozsef Dobos 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.