Prepare against Mate Venter
Hungary · World #73,379 classical · FIDE ID 762016
When preparing against Mate Venter, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 42 games by Mate Venter, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mate Venter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Venter 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 | 1,810 | 1,837 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 35.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Venter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Venter's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.5% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Venter usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Venter usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Venter usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Mate Venter's chess games
All 42 games by Mate Venter in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Imre Mitlasovszki | 1,981 | 19th Hajduszoboszlo Open | D46 |
| Oct 2010 | Sandor Bobak | 1,914 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | B30 |
| Feb 2018 | Zoltan Herczegfalvi | 1,642 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | B04 |
| Dec 2017 | Tibor Toth | 1,637 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | B02 |
| Oct 2017 | Lajos Pota | 1,612 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,515 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,734 |
| 19th Hajduszoboszlo Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,619 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,613 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,857 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,797 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,535 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Venter's chess games?
42 games by Mate Venter, from Aug 2012 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 Venter has played.
What does Mate Venter play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mate Venter opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Venter answers 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mate Venter play as White?
As White, Mate Venter's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Venter play as Black?
As Black, Mate Venter most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mate Venter's FIDE rating?
Mate Venter is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Mate Venter played?
Our database contains 42 games by Mate Venter, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Venter?
42 games by Mate Venter 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.