Prepare against Julius Virnyi
DEU · World #16,786 classical · FIDE ID 24650919
Our database contains 171 games by Julius Virnyi, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julius Virnyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julius Virnyi 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 | 2,087 | 2,137 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,290 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 42 | 76 | 53 | 24.6% |
| As White | 83 | 22 | 38 | 23 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 88 | 20 | 38 | 30 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julius Virnyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julius Virnyi's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 72.3% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 18.1% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Virnyi usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Virnyi usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Virnyi usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Virnyi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Virnyi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Virnyi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 86.1% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
Julius Virnyi's chess games
All 171 games by Julius Virnyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 42 wins, 76 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,264 | 33rd Munsterland Open | B90 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Langers | 2,221 | NRW Class2 1617 | A89 |
| Mar 2013 | Hans-Joachim Oswald | 2,210 | NRW Class1 1213 | A57 |
| Jul 2009 | Marcel Harff | 2,192 | Dortmund Open | C17 |
| Jul 2009 | Jobst Rueberg | 2,171 | Dortmund Open | A63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,013 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,129 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,052 |
| NRW Class1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,771 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julius Virnyi's chess games?
171 games by Julius Virnyi, from Jan 2009 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 Julius Virnyi has played.
What does Julius Virnyi play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Julius Virnyi opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julius Virnyi answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julius Virnyi play as White?
As White, Julius Virnyi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julius Virnyi play as Black?
As Black, Julius Virnyi most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Julius Virnyi's FIDE rating?
Julius Virnyi is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Julius Virnyi played?
Our database contains 171 games by Julius Virnyi, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 76 draws, 53 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julius Virnyi?
171 games by Julius Virnyi 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.