Prepare against Kornel Fodor
Hungary · World #33,852 classical · FIDE ID 769487
When preparing against Kornel Fodor, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Kornel Fodor, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kornel Fodor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kornel Fodor 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 | 1,964 | 2,003 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,955 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 39 | 30 | 51 | 32.5% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kornel Fodor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kornel Fodor's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 87.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fodor usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fodor usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Fodor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Fodor usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Fodor usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Fodor usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 97.3% | 38.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Kornel Fodor's chess games
All 120 games by Kornel Fodor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Victor Magold | 1,968 | ch-HUN U16 | E69 |
| Oct 2015 | Andras Szurkos | 1,793 | Budapest FS10 Development | C64 |
| Jun 2016 | Adam Toth | 1,787 | ch-HUN U12 | B22 |
| Oct 2015 | Attila Szlenka | 1,776 | Budapest FS10 Development | A00 |
| Oct 2019 | Marcell Blahota | 1,765 | chT-HUN U18 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2021 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2016 | 15 | 7 | 1,661 |
| Budapest FS03 Development | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,797 |
| Budapest FS10 Development | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-HUN U08 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,363 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kornel Fodor's chess games?
120 games by Kornel Fodor, from Jul 2012 to Aug 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 Kornel Fodor has played.
What does Kornel Fodor play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Kornel Fodor opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kornel Fodor answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kornel Fodor play as White?
As White, Kornel Fodor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kornel Fodor play as Black?
As Black, Kornel Fodor most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Kornel Fodor's FIDE rating?
Kornel Fodor is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Kornel Fodor played?
Our database contains 120 games by Kornel Fodor, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kornel Fodor?
120 games by Kornel Fodor 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.