Prepare against Karoly Arva
Hungary · World #56,798 classical · FIDE ID 736422
When preparing against Karoly Arva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 41 games by Karoly Arva, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Arva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly Arva 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 | 1,867 | 2,002 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 36.6% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Arva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Arva's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Arva usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Arva usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Arva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Karoly Arva's chess games
All 41 games by Karoly Arva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Attila1 Nagy | 2,160 | Karacsony Cup | B28 |
| Nov 2004 | Zoltan Dr. Gunyecz | 2,060 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | B19 |
| Apr 2006 | Levente Bakos | 1,973 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | C47 |
| Sep 2004 | Antal Baranyai | 1,858 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | C46 |
| Dec 2004 | Jozsef Hatvani | 1,827 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,137 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| Karacsony Cup | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,778 |
| Aggtelek Open U20 | 1998 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Alfoeld Cup | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,670 |
| 08th Cseppko Open B | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Arva's chess games?
41 games by Karoly Arva, from Jan 2006 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 Karoly Arva has played.
What does Karoly Arva play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Karoly Arva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Arva answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Karoly Arva play as White?
As White, Karoly Arva's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Arva play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Arva most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Karoly Arva's FIDE rating?
Karoly Arva is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Karoly Arva played?
Our database contains 41 games by Karoly Arva, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Arva?
41 games by Karoly Arva 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.