Prepare against Marton Gabor Foldes
FM · Hungary · World #7,004 classical · FIDE ID 794708
When preparing against Marton Gabor Foldes, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 369 games by Marton Gabor Foldes, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marton Gabor Foldes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marton Gabor Foldes 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 | 2,225 | 2,332 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,191 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 163 | 88 | 118 | 44.2% |
| As White | 188 | 95 | 43 | 50 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 181 | 68 | 45 | 68 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marton Gabor Foldes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marton Gabor Foldes's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 76.1% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 19.1% | 65.3% |
| c3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Foldes usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Foldes usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Foldes usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Foldes usually continues g3 (90.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Foldes usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Foldes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 57.0% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 21.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 19 | 19.0% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
Marton Gabor Foldes's chess games
All 369 games by Marton Gabor Foldes in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Sep 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: 163 wins, 88 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/8/6 | 56.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A13 | Catalan | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | E35 |
| Aug 2025 | David Kaufman | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jul 2025 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | B47 |
| Jun 2025 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 55.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,978 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,040 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| Budapest BSSZ Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,264 |
| ONE SHORT WEEK IMA Dec | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marton Gabor Foldes's chess games?
369 games by Marton Gabor Foldes, from Feb 2017 to Sep 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 Marton Gabor Foldes has played.
What does Marton Gabor Foldes play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Marton Gabor Foldes opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marton Gabor Foldes answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marton Gabor Foldes play as White?
As White, Marton Gabor Foldes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marton Gabor Foldes play as Black?
As Black, Marton Gabor Foldes most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Marton Gabor Foldes's FIDE rating?
Marton Gabor Foldes is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Marton Gabor Foldes played?
Our database contains 369 games by Marton Gabor Foldes, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 88 draws, 118 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marton Gabor Foldes?
369 games by Marton Gabor Foldes 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.