Prepare against Matyas Palczert
FM · Hungary · World #955 classical · FIDE ID 784958
When preparing against Matyas Palczert, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,198 games by Matyas Palczert, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Palczert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Palczert 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 | 2,455 | 2,466 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,392 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,396 | 2,396 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,198 | 559 | 231 | 408 | 46.7% |
| As White | 605 | 295 | 115 | 195 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 593 | 264 | 116 | 213 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Palczert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Palczert's side.
First moves as White (605 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 443 | 73.2% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 102 | 16.9% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 41 | 6.8% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Palczert usually continues d4 (71.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 59.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Bb2 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Palczert usually continues Bb2 (47.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 154 | 51.2% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 111 | 36.9% | 57.2% |
| c6 | 35 | 11.6% | 62.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 143 | 83.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 12.9% | 56.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.5% | 58.3% |
Matyas Palczert's chess games
All 1,198 games by Matyas Palczert in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 559 wins, 231 draws, 408 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 102 | 59/4/39 | 57.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 74 | 36/16/22 | 48.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 25/13/20 | 43.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/10/18 | 40.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 47 | 18/12/17 | 38.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 44 | 24/5/15 | 54.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 6/7/16 | 20.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,762 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Mar 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,745 | Titled Tue | C46 |
| Sep 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,636 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Feb 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | C24 |
| Oct 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 502 | 286 | 2,344 |
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,529 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,466 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,362 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,231 |
| ch-EU U16 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Palczert's chess games?
1,198 games by Matyas Palczert, from Feb 2015 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 Matyas Palczert has played.
What does Matyas Palczert play on the first move as White?
Across 605 games with White in our database, Matyas Palczert opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Palczert answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matyas Palczert play as White?
As White, Matyas Palczert's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (102 games, 57.8% win rate); Sicilian (74 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 43.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 605 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Palczert play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Palczert most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (44 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 593 games.
What is Matyas Palczert's FIDE rating?
Matyas Palczert is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid and 2,396 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matyas Palczert played?
Our database contains 1,198 games by Matyas Palczert, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 231 draws, 408 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Palczert?
1,198 games by Matyas Palczert 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.