Prepare against Jozsef Palkovi
IM · Hungary · World #2,519 classical · FIDE ID 700150
When preparing against Jozsef Palkovi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 984 games by Jozsef Palkovi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Palkovi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Palkovi 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 | 2,358 | 2,463 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 984 | 410 | 376 | 197 | 41.7% |
| As White | 516 | 243 | 178 | 95 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 468 | 167 | 198 | 102 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Palkovi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Palkovi's side.
First moves as White (516 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 496 | 96.1% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Palkovi usually continues c3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Palkovi usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Palkovi usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Palkovi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Palkovi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 46.6% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 58 | 32.6% | 62.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 15.2% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 175 | 95.6% | 50.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Jozsef Palkovi's chess games
All 984 games by Jozsef Palkovi 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: 410 wins, 376 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 138 | 68/44/26 | 49.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 16/11/9 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 10/7/0 | 58.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 75 | 28/27/20 | 37.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 56 | 24/21/11 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 16/17/6 | 41.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/11/12 | 34.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Valery Beim | 2,562 | chT2O-AUT 9900 | D40 |
| Jan 1991 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,540 | 9th Andorra Open | C88 |
| Jan 1996 | Csaba Horvath | 2,530 | ch-HUN | B22 |
| Oct 1999 | Christian Bauer | 2,528 | chT2O-AUT 9900 | B22 |
| Feb 2009 | Krisztian Szabo | 2,520 | chT-HUN 0809 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 42 | 33 | 2,528 |
| ch-HUN | 1996 | 25 | 12 | 2,434 |
| ch-HUN Open | 2001 | 19 | 13 | 2,477 |
| Riviera IM | 2003 | 14 | 9 | 2,380 |
| Cansys IM A | 1991 | 13 | 7 | 2,393 |
| Bundesliga 1995-96 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,424 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,422 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoltan Varga (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Palkovi's chess games?
984 games by Jozsef Palkovi, 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 Palkovi has played.
What does Jozsef Palkovi play on the first move as White?
Across 516 games with White in our database, Jozsef Palkovi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Palkovi answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Palkovi play as White?
As White, Jozsef Palkovi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (138 games, 49.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 516 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Palkovi play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Palkovi most often plays: Benoni Defense (75 games, 37.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (56 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (39 games, 41.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Jozsef Palkovi's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Palkovi is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Jozsef Palkovi played?
Our database contains 984 games by Jozsef Palkovi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 410 wins, 376 draws, 197 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Palkovi?
984 games by Jozsef Palkovi 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.