Prepare against Jozsef Sandor
Hungary · World #64,444 classical · FIDE ID 705535
When preparing against Jozsef Sandor, expect 1.Nf3 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 4.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Jozsef Sandor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Sandor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Sandor 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 | 1,840 | 2,189 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 45 | 104 | 69 | 20.6% |
| As White | 109 | 23 | 49 | 37 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 109 | 22 | 55 | 32 | 20.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Sandor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Sandor's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 107 | 98.2% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sandor usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sandor usually continues d4 (40.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sandor usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sandor usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Sandor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 60 | 95.2% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Jozsef Sandor's chess games
All 218 games by Jozsef Sandor 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: 45 wins, 104 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 28 | 4/12/12 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 21 | 1/10/10 | 4.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 45 | 10/22/13 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Bela Seres | 2,291 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | C41 |
| May 2008 | Imre Laszlo | 2,220 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | D00 |
| Oct 2011 | Laszlo Varga | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | C41 |
| Mar 2008 | Gabor Sebestyen | 2,187 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | C41 |
| Mar 2003 | Laszlo Matrai | 2,154 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0203 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,093 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,115 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,913 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Sandor's chess games?
218 games by Jozsef Sandor, 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 Sandor has played.
What does Jozsef Sandor play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Jozsef Sandor opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Sandor answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Sandor play as White?
As White, Jozsef Sandor's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 4.8% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Sandor play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Sandor most often plays: Philidor (45 games, 22.2% win rate); Rat Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Jozsef Sandor's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Sandor is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jozsef Sandor played?
Our database contains 218 games by Jozsef Sandor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 104 draws, 69 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Sandor?
218 games by Jozsef Sandor 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.