Prepare against Mate Golya
Hungary · World #72,423 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 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 46 games by Mate Golya, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 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 | 1,814 | 1,970 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,730 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 26.1% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 517 rated games against 380 different opponents, across 98 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 220 | 77 | 44 | 99 | 35.0% | 1,755 | 1,675 | 8 |
| Rapid | 261 | 107 | 33 | 121 | 41.0% | 1,597 | 1,536 | 10 |
| Blitz | 36 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 33.3% | 1,850 | 1,733 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 312 | 67 | 48 | 197 | 21.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 136 | 81 | 23 | 32 | 59.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 63 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 11 | 6 | 25 | 1,887 | 1,733 |
| 2025 | 98 | 35 | 22 | 41 | 1,843 | 1,805 |
| 2024 | 158 | 56 | 18 | 84 | 1,767 | 1,675 |
| 2023 | 141 | 58 | 24 | 59 | 1,564 | 1,519 |
| 2022 | 58 | 30 | 8 | 20 | 1,296 | 1,245 |
| 2021 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 1,360 | 1,172 |
Where Mate Golya has played
Hungary (94) · Czechia (3) · Italy (1)
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Golya usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Golya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Mate Golya's chess games
All 46 games by Mate Golya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
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 2026 | Franz-Josef Schleime | 1,756 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | B50 |
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 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,797 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,739 |
| 2nd Erno Dede Mem | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (1-37) | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,165 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,039 |
Interactive opening tree from all 46 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Golya's chess games?
46 games by Mate Golya, from Jul 2021 to Oct 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 21 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 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% 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); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mate Golya's FIDE rating?
Mate Golya is currently rated 1,814 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 46 games by Mate Golya, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Golya?
46 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.