Prepare against Jozsef Herpai
Hungary · World #16,315 classical · FIDE ID 701106
Our database contains 183 games by Jozsef Herpai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Herpai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Herpai 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 | 2,091 | 2,281 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,229 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,176 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 53 | 82 | 48 | 29.0% |
| As White | 98 | 38 | 38 | 22 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 15 | 44 | 26 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Herpai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Herpai's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 67.3% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 16.3% | 28.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 11.2% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Herpai usually continues g3 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Herpai usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Herpai usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Herpai usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Herpai usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 94.1% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 63.9% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Herpai's chess games
All 183 games by Jozsef Herpai 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: 53 wins, 82 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/9/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Ervin Toth | 2,331 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | E67 |
| Sep 2003 | Albert Fekete | 2,327 | chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | A36 |
| Jan 2009 | Attila Aba Virag | 2,282 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | E65 |
| Mar 2001 | Zsolt Koczka | 2,268 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | A11 |
| Apr 2002 | Jozsef Centgraf | 2,256 | chT2-HUN 0102 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,295 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,288 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 7 | 2,366 |
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,329 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Herpai's chess games?
183 games by Jozsef Herpai, 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 Herpai has played.
What does Jozsef Herpai play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Jozsef Herpai opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Herpai answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Herpai play as White?
As White, Jozsef Herpai's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Herpai play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Herpai most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Jozsef Herpai's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Herpai is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jozsef Herpai played?
Our database contains 183 games by Jozsef Herpai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 82 draws, 48 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Herpai?
183 games by Jozsef Herpai 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.