Prepare against Karoly Nagy
Hungary · World #22,938 classical · FIDE ID 728659
Our database contains 105 games by Karoly Nagy, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly Nagy 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 | 2,033 | 2,192 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 35 | 43 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 24 | 11 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Nagy's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 96.3% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Karoly Nagy's chess games
All 105 games by Karoly Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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, 43 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B41 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Florian Hujbert | 2,285 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | A90 |
| Mar 2018 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,220 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | D02 |
| Jan 2009 | Mihaly Domany | 2,195 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | C40 |
| Apr 2010 | Istvan Palvolgyi | 2,187 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | C29 |
| Nov 2003 | Pal Suranyi | 2,180 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,249 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,208 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,106 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,913 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,184 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Nagy's chess games?
105 games by Karoly Nagy, from Jul 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 Karoly Nagy has played.
What does Karoly Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Karoly Nagy opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Nagy answers 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karoly Nagy play as White?
As White, Karoly Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Nagy most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Karoly Nagy's FIDE rating?
Karoly Nagy is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Karoly Nagy played?
Our database contains 105 games by Karoly Nagy, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 43 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Nagy?
105 games by Karoly Nagy 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.