Prepare against Jozsef Matyas Herpai
CM · Hungary · World #7,506 classical · FIDE ID 786179
When preparing against Jozsef Matyas Herpai, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 534 games by Jozsef Matyas Herpai, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Matyas Herpai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Matyas 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 | 2,214 | 2,237 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,163 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,173 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 534 | 164 | 63 | 307 | 30.7% |
| As White | 270 | 85 | 24 | 161 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 264 | 79 | 39 | 146 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Matyas Herpai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Matyas Herpai's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 73.3% | 33.8% |
| d4 | 43 | 15.9% | 40.7% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 8.1% | 34.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 33.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Herpai usually continues Nf3 (35.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Herpai usually continues Nf3 (21.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Herpai usually continues d4 (39.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Herpai usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Herpai usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Herpai usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 95.3% | 43.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 93.1% | 35.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Matyas Herpai's chess games
All 534 games by Jozsef Matyas Herpai in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 164 wins, 63 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 31 | 8/2/21 | 25.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 5/0/19 | 20.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 20/5/20 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 44 | 16/3/25 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/2/15 | 29.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Jan 2026 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,515 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Nov 2024 | S Aswath | 2,491 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,472 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
| Nov 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 419 | 150.5 | 2,111 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 10 | 2,061 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,061 |
| 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,153 |
| ch-HUN U16/18 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| 4th MartonVal Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Matyas Herpai's chess games?
534 games by Jozsef Matyas Herpai, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Matyas Herpai has played.
What does Jozsef Matyas Herpai play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Jozsef Matyas Herpai opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Matyas Herpai answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Matyas Herpai play as White?
As White, Jozsef Matyas Herpai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Scotch Game (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Matyas Herpai play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Matyas Herpai most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Jozsef Matyas Herpai's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Matyas Herpai is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jozsef Matyas Herpai played?
Our database contains 534 games by Jozsef Matyas Herpai, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 63 draws, 307 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Matyas Herpai?
534 games by Jozsef Matyas 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.