Prepare against Mate Finszter
FM · Hungary · World #6,383 classical · FIDE ID 739170
Our database contains 271 games by Mate Finszter, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mate Finszter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Finszter 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 | 2,237 | 2,328 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,214 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,238 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 105 | 85 | 81 | 38.7% |
| As White | 135 | 58 | 45 | 32 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 47 | 40 | 49 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Finszter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Finszter's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 57.0% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 12.6% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.9% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 62.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Finszter usually continues Bf4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Finszter usually continues Bf4 (67.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Finszter usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Finszter usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Finszter usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Finszter usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 38.7% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 22.6% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 12.9% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 85.4% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Mate Finszter's chess games
All 271 games by Mate Finszter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 105 wins, 85 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Tamas Horvath | 2,351 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1718 | B38 |
| Oct 2018 | Gyozo Pataki | 2,314 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,311 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | B07 |
| May 2012 | Laszlo Dupsky | 2,280 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Gabor Glatt | 2,241 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1718 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 1,996 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,285 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Finszter's chess games?
271 games by Mate Finszter, from Oct 2006 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 Mate Finszter has played.
What does Mate Finszter play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Mate Finszter opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Finszter answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mate Finszter play as White?
As White, Mate Finszter's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Finszter play as Black?
As Black, Mate Finszter most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Mate Finszter's FIDE rating?
Mate Finszter is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Mate Finszter played?
Our database contains 271 games by Mate Finszter, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 85 draws, 81 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Finszter?
271 games by Mate Finszter 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.