Prepare against Melinda Toth-Goczo
Hungary · World #10,706 classical · FIDE ID 711985
When preparing against Melinda Toth-Goczo, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.7% over 41 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Melinda Toth-Goczo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Melinda Toth-Goczo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melinda Toth-Goczo 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 | 2,159 | 2,280 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,228 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,241 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 84 | 86 | 80 | 33.6% |
| As White | 134 | 45 | 47 | 42 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 116 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 33.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 525 rated games against 422 different opponents, across 128 events in 8 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 | 448 | 170 | 133 | 145 | 37.9% | 2,191 | 2,204 | 15 |
| Rapid | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% | 2,005 | 2,080 | 4 |
| Blitz | 48 | 22 | 4 | 22 | 45.8% | 2,093 | 2,093 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 234 | 44 | 65 | 125 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 275 | 149 | 75 | 51 | 54.2% |
Wins over titled players: 17 vs IM · 31 vs FM · 8 vs WGM · 11 vs WIM · 12 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,155 | 2,155 |
| 2025 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2,167 | 2,075 |
| 2024 | 42 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 2,160 | 2,103 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,101 | 2,101 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2,264 | 2,214 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,339 | 2,259 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,197 | 1,930 |
| 2019 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2,190 | 2,290 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2,138 | 2,188 |
| 2017 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 2,131 | 2,220 |
| 2016 | 76 | 32 | 14 | 30 | 2,107 | 2,107 |
| 2015 | 78 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 2,217 | 2,217 |
| 2014 | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 2,267 | 2,216 |
| 2013 | 37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 2,233 | 2,222 |
| 2012 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2,116 | 2,216 |
| 2011 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2,169 | 2,187 |
| 2010 | 57 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 2,177 | 2,221 |
| 2009 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 2,187 | 2,228 |
| 2008 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2,093 | 2,193 |
| 2007 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2,119 | 2,319 |
| 2006 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2,155 | 2,326 |
Where Melinda Toth-Goczo has played
Hungary (102) · Germany (12) · Belgium (3) · Greece (3) · Serbia (3) · France (2) · Romania (2) · Ukraine (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melinda Toth-Goczo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melinda Toth-Goczo's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 87.3% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Toth-Goczo usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Toth-Goczo usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Toth-Goczo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Toth-Goczo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Toth-Goczo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Toth-Goczo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 27.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 18.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Melinda Toth-Goczo's chess games
All 250 games by Melinda Toth-Goczo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 86 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 13/12/16 | 31.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Imre Fancsy | 2,394 | chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | D29 |
| Apr 2016 | Dejan S Pavlovic | 2,383 | Budapest FS04 IM | D43 |
| Aug 2015 | Mladen Trbojevic | 2,381 | 6th Budapest Sarkany IM | A07 |
| Aug 2015 | Bozidar Ivekovic | 2,374 | 6th Budapest Sarkany IM | E11 |
| Apr 2022 | Bence Nagy | 2,359 | chT-HUN 2122 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN w | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,303 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,119 |
| ch-HUN w 72nd | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Szombathely IM | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,035 |
| 35th Zalakaros Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| Budapest Duna Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melinda Toth-Goczo's chess games?
250 games by Melinda Toth-Goczo, from Apr 2003 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 Melinda Toth-Goczo has played.
What does Melinda Toth-Goczo play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Melinda Toth-Goczo opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melinda Toth-Goczo answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Melinda Toth-Goczo play as White?
As White, Melinda Toth-Goczo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melinda Toth-Goczo play as Black?
As Black, Melinda Toth-Goczo most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Melinda Toth-Goczo's FIDE rating?
Melinda Toth-Goczo is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Melinda Toth-Goczo played?
Our database contains 250 games by Melinda Toth-Goczo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 86 draws, 80 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melinda Toth-Goczo?
250 games by Melinda Toth-Goczo 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.