Prepare against Mate Papai
Hungary · World #11,047 classical · FIDE ID 17014689
Our database contains 111 games by Mate Papai, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mate Papai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Papai 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 | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,213 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,970 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 64 | 13 | 34 | 57.7% |
| As White | 56 | 35 | 6 | 15 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 55 | 29 | 7 | 19 | 52.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Papai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Papai's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 100.0% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Papai usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Papai usually continues c4 (80.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Papai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Mate Papai's chess games
All 111 games by Mate Papai 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: 64 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Donat Gathi | 2,292 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Eltigani,O | 2,269 | ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | D43 |
| Jul 2026 | Bertalan Bokorovics | 2,245 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | B47 |
| Aug 2024 | Jan Saminskij | 2,115 | ch-EU U12 | E92 |
| Aug 2024 | Mykhaylo Nezhyvenko | 2,107 | ch-EU U12 | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,976 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,077 |
| chT-HUN5 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,632 |
| ch-HUN U10/14 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,803 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,160 |
| 22nd Gyor Amateur Open | 2023 | 7 | 7 | 1,805 |
| 8th Level Open B | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,694 |
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Papai's chess games?
111 games by Mate Papai, 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 Papai has played.
What does Mate Papai play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Mate Papai opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Papai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mate Papai play as White?
As White, Mate Papai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Papai play as Black?
As Black, Mate Papai most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Mate Papai's FIDE rating?
Mate Papai is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mate Papai played?
Our database contains 111 games by Mate Papai, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses (57.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Papai?
111 games by Mate Papai 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.