Prepare against Marcell Varga
Hungary · World #7,323 classical · FIDE ID 778656
Our database contains 152 games by Marcell Varga, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcell Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcell Varga 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 | 2,218 | 2,248 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,119 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,181 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 65 | 40 | 47 | 42.8% |
| As White | 76 | 38 | 21 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcell Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcell Varga's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 38.2% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 27.6% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 19.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.5% | 81.3% |
| h3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 82.5% | 37.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 68.2% |
Marcell Varga's chess games
All 152 games by Marcell Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 65 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Gellert Karacsonyi | 2,301 | chT-HUN U18 | E04 |
| Oct 2023 | Zsolt Fusthy | 2,230 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | E16 |
| Nov 2021 | Mate Felmery | 2,211 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | C44 |
| Apr 2024 | Balazs Teglas | 2,208 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | A22 |
| Dec 2022 | Laszlo Schmikli | 2,197 | chT-HUN 2223 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U14 | 2016 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,741 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcell Varga's chess games?
152 games by Marcell Varga, from Dec 2013 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 Marcell Varga has played.
What does Marcell Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Marcell Varga opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcell Varga answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Marcell Varga play as White?
As White, Marcell Varga's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcell Varga play as Black?
As Black, Marcell Varga most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Marcell Varga's FIDE rating?
Marcell Varga is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Marcell Varga played?
Our database contains 152 games by Marcell Varga, covering Dec 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 40 draws, 47 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcell Varga?
152 games by Marcell Varga 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.