Prepare against Marcell Herczeg
Hungary · World #14,637 classical · FIDE ID 795216
When preparing against Marcell Herczeg, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 94 games by Marcell Herczeg, covering Apr 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marcell Herczeg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcell Herczeg 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 | 2,110 | 2,127 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,100 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,947 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33.0% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcell Herczeg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcell Herczeg's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 86.7% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Herczeg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 73.3% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Marcell Herczeg's chess games
All 94 games by Marcell Herczeg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Nov 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: 31 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Matyas Szegedy | 2,177 | ch-HUN U20 | B11 |
| Nov 2022 | Attila Bai | 2,171 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | B33 |
| Aug 2021 | Bertalan Szikszai | 2,133 | ch-HUN U14 | B90 |
| Dec 2021 | Janos Toth | 2,109 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | D60 |
| Feb 2023 | Zoltan Petyko | 2,098 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U12 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,787 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,331 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,926 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcell Herczeg's chess games?
94 games by Marcell Herczeg, from Apr 2017 to Nov 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 Marcell Herczeg has played.
What does Marcell Herczeg play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Marcell Herczeg opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcell Herczeg answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marcell Herczeg play as White?
As White, Marcell Herczeg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcell Herczeg play as Black?
As Black, Marcell Herczeg most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Marcell Herczeg's FIDE rating?
Marcell Herczeg is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Marcell Herczeg played?
Our database contains 94 games by Marcell Herczeg, covering Apr 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcell Herczeg?
94 games by Marcell Herczeg 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.