Prepare against Jozsef Hatvani
Hungary · World #103,165 classical · FIDE ID 743437
When preparing against Jozsef Hatvani, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 20.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Jozsef Hatvani, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Hatvani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Hatvani 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 | 1,720 | 1,746 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,767 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 25 | 25 | 54 | 24.0% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 11 | 10 | 32 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Hatvani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Hatvani's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hatvani usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hatvani usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hatvani usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 92.0% | 32.6% |
| f6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 100.0% | 23.9% |
Jozsef Hatvani's chess games
All 104 games by Jozsef Hatvani in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/6/12 | 21.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 8/8/23 | 20.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Adam Horvath | 2,476 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | C40 |
| Jan 1997 | Janos Zombori | 2,130 | Ligetfalvi Open | A48 |
| Jan 1997 | Levente Boer | 2,070 | Ligetfalvi Open | B13 |
| Nov 2007 | Laszlo Bodis | 2,062 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | B00 |
| Apr 2007 | Lajos Sandor | 1,991 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,170 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,555 |
| Miskolc Ligetfalvi | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,060 |
| Ligetfalvi Open | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,125 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,394 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Hatvani's chess games?
104 games by Jozsef Hatvani, from Jul 2008 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 Hatvani has played.
What does Jozsef Hatvani play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jozsef Hatvani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Hatvani answers 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...f6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Hatvani play as White?
As White, Jozsef Hatvani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Hatvani play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Hatvani most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 20.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Jozsef Hatvani's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Hatvani is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Jozsef Hatvani played?
Our database contains 104 games by Jozsef Hatvani, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Hatvani?
104 games by Jozsef Hatvani 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.