Prepare against Mate Golya
Hungary · World #66,462 classical · FIDE ID 17014719
When preparing against Mate Golya, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Mate Golya, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mate Golya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Golya 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 | 1,833 | 1,970 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,730 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24.3% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Golya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Golya's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Golya usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mate Golya's chess games
All 37 games by Mate Golya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Falk Zschiesing | 1,991 | 47th Arco Open | C64 |
| Oct 2025 | Tommaso Perli | 1,959 | 47th Arco Open | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Barnabas Hugyecz | 1,897 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | C45 |
| Apr 2026 | Attila Kecskemeti | 1,890 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | C29 |
| Oct 2025 | Stefano Roversi | 1,683 | 47th Arco Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U10/14 | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,694 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,807 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,739 |
| 2nd Erno Dede Mem | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Szimultán | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,098 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Golya's chess games?
37 games by Mate Golya, from Jul 2021 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 Mate Golya has played.
What does Mate Golya play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mate Golya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Golya answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mate Golya play as White?
As White, Mate Golya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Golya play as Black?
As Black, Mate Golya most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mate Golya's FIDE rating?
Mate Golya is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Mate Golya played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mate Golya, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Golya?
37 games by Mate Golya 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.