Prepare against Jozsef Papp
Hungary · World #47,496 classical · FIDE ID 718238
Our database contains 127 games by Jozsef Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Papp 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 | 1,903 | 2,118 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,914 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 35 | 36 | 56 | 27.6% |
| As White | 68 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Papp's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 70.6% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 17.6% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Papp usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 77.8% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Jozsef Papp's chess games
All 127 games by Jozsef Papp 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: 35 wins, 36 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Imre Lovass | 2,305 | chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | D34 |
| Apr 2003 | Sandor Lorinc | 2,247 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B41 |
| Apr 2007 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,210 | chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | A20 |
| Jan 2004 | Ladislau-Endre Kelly | 2,206 | chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | B00 |
| Mar 2005 | Istvan I Kiss | 2,183 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,049 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,063 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,172 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 0 | 1,887 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,803 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| 4th Berekfurdo Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Papp's chess games?
127 games by Jozsef Papp, 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 Papp has played.
What does Jozsef Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Jozsef Papp opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Papp answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Papp play as White?
As White, Jozsef Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Papp play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Papp most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jozsef Papp's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Papp is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jozsef Papp played?
Our database contains 127 games by Jozsef Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 36 draws, 56 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Papp?
127 games by Jozsef Papp 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.