Prepare against Mario Papp
Hungary · World #71,205 classical · FIDE ID 721743
When preparing against Mario Papp, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 40 games by Mario Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Papp 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 | 1,817 | 2,065 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 27.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Papp's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Mario Papp's chess games
All 40 games by Mario Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,369 | 1st Di Roseto Open | C02 |
| Jan 2002 | Janos Kovacs | 2,138 | chT2-HUN 0102 | B24 |
| Sep 2003 | Zoltan Barta | 2,114 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B25 |
| Oct 2001 | Judit Simo | 2,049 | chT2-HUN 0102 | B25 |
| Dec 2003 | Janos Gal | 2,041 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,963 |
| chT-HUN 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,187 |
| chT3-HUN | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1,815 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,263 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 1999 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Papp's chess games?
40 games by Mario Papp, from Apr 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 Mario Papp has played.
What does Mario Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mario Papp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Papp answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Papp play as White?
As White, Mario Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Papp play as Black?
As Black, Mario Papp most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mario Papp's FIDE rating?
Mario Papp is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Mario Papp played?
Our database contains 40 games by Mario Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Papp?
40 games by Mario Papp 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.