Prepare against Matyas Grunwald
Hungary · World #38,442 classical · FIDE ID 719366
Our database contains 122 games by Matyas Grunwald, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Grunwald's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Grunwald 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 | 1,942 | 2,108 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 45.9% |
| As White | 61 | 32 | 16 | 13 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Grunwald's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Grunwald's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 95.1% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Grunwald usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Grunwald usually continues c4 (78.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Grunwald usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Grunwald usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 72.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
Matyas Grunwald's chess games
All 122 games by Matyas Grunwald in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 56 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Csaba Horvath | 2,225 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | E67 |
| Nov 2004 | Istvan Varaljai | 2,199 | 28th Harkany Tenkes Cup | B07 |
| Apr 2003 | Csaba Fulop | 2,144 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | A41 |
| Dec 2009 | Gabor Percze | 2,071 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | B09 |
| Mar 2003 | Jozsef Kadlicsko | 2,071 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 10 | 2,257 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 8 | 2,087 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,205 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Grunwald's chess games?
122 games by Matyas Grunwald, from Apr 2005 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 Matyas Grunwald has played.
What does Matyas Grunwald play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Matyas Grunwald opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Grunwald answers 1...d6 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Matyas Grunwald play as White?
As White, Matyas Grunwald's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Grunwald play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Grunwald most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Matyas Grunwald's FIDE rating?
Matyas Grunwald is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Matyas Grunwald played?
Our database contains 122 games by Matyas Grunwald, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Grunwald?
122 games by Matyas Grunwald 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.