Prepare against Jozsef Harmatosi
FM · Hungary · World #23,819 classical · FIDE ID 702706
When preparing against Jozsef Harmatosi, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 660 games by Jozsef Harmatosi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Harmatosi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Harmatosi 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 | 2,026 | 2,317 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 660 | 256 | 276 | 128 | 38.8% |
| As White | 322 | 137 | 141 | 44 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 338 | 119 | 135 | 84 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Harmatosi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Harmatosi's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 296 | 91.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.7% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Harmatosi usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Harmatosi usually continues Nf3 (75.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Harmatosi usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Harmatosi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Harmatosi usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Harmatosi usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 78 | 46.2% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 59 | 34.9% | 57.6% |
| Nc6 | 32 | 18.9% | 57.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 63.6% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 25.4% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Jozsef Harmatosi's chess games
All 660 games by Jozsef Harmatosi 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: 256 wins, 276 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 88 | 31/44/13 | 35.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 54 | 28/19/7 | 51.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 40 | 16/18/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 15/7/1 | 65.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 57 | 13/25/19 | 22.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 55 | 17/26/12 | 30.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Istvan Borocz | 2,386 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | B08 |
| Mar 2005 | Kalman Rovid | 2,380 | chT-HUN 0405 | E01 |
| Oct 2003 | Ervin Nagy | 2,340 | chT-HUN 0304 | A46 |
| Apr 2003 | Ticia Gara | 2,318 | chT-HUN 0203 | B01 |
| Apr 2003 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,316 | Budapest FS04 IM-A | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 35 | 21 | 2,224 |
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 2,294 |
| Tapolca Evadnyito Open | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,254 |
| Budapest FS05 schev | 1999 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,241 |
| Budapest FS06 schev | 1999 | 16 | 12 | 2,318 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2003 | 13 | 9 | 2,288 |
| Budapest FS11 FM | 2001 | 13 | 7 | 2,105 |
| Budapest FS12 Elo-A | 2006 | 13 | 9 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Harmatosi's chess games?
660 games by Jozsef Harmatosi, 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 Harmatosi has played.
What does Jozsef Harmatosi play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Jozsef Harmatosi opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Harmatosi answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Harmatosi play as White?
As White, Jozsef Harmatosi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (88 games, 35.2% win rate); Colle System (54 games, 51.9% win rate); Torre Attack (40 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Harmatosi play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Harmatosi most often plays: Slav Defense (57 games, 22.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (32 games, 21.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Jozsef Harmatosi's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Harmatosi is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jozsef Harmatosi played?
Our database contains 660 games by Jozsef Harmatosi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 276 draws, 128 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Harmatosi?
660 games by Jozsef Harmatosi 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.