Prepare against Jozsef Forgacs
FM · Hungary · World #14,604 classical · FIDE ID 701610
When preparing against Jozsef Forgacs, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 17.1% over 35 games.
Our database contains 507 games by Jozsef Forgacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Forgacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Forgacs 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 | 2,109 | 2,317 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,254 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,284 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 507 | 157 | 234 | 116 | 31.0% |
| As White | 267 | 91 | 127 | 49 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 240 | 66 | 107 | 67 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Forgacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Forgacs's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 35.6% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 88 | 33.0% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 65 | 24.3% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.1% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Forgacs usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Forgacs usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Forgacs usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Forgacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Forgacs usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Forgacs usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 40 | 35.7% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 16.1% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 13.4% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 11.6% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 9.8% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.9% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 37 | 42.0% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 25.0% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 15.9% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Jozsef Forgacs's chess games
All 507 games by Jozsef Forgacs 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: 157 wins, 234 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 35 | 6/21/8 | 17.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 6/14/5 | 24.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 22/15/8 | 48.9% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 42 | 11/19/12 | 26.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,490 | chT-HUN | A36 |
| Dec 2000 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,474 | chT-HUN 0001 | A30 |
| Apr 2000 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,445 | chT-HUN 9900 | A30 |
| Jan 2000 | Attila Dr. Barva | 2,415 | Alfoeld Cup Open | A80 |
| Mar 2011 | Tibor Leviczki | 2,407 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 35 | 15 | 2,276 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2001 | 22 | 16 | 2,408 |
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,416 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,315 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,199 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Forgacs's chess games?
507 games by Jozsef Forgacs, 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 Forgacs has played.
What does Jozsef Forgacs play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Jozsef Forgacs opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Forgacs answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Forgacs play as White?
As White, Jozsef Forgacs's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 17.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Forgacs play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Forgacs most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Jozsef Forgacs's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Forgacs is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jozsef Forgacs played?
Our database contains 507 games by Jozsef Forgacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 234 draws, 116 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Forgacs?
507 games by Jozsef Forgacs 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.