Prepare against Miklos Ferencz
Hungary · World #28,887 classical · FIDE ID 711934
When preparing against Miklos Ferencz, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Miklos Ferencz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Ferencz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Ferencz 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 | 1,992 | 2,230 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,118 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 51 | 96 | 19 | 30.7% |
| As White | 87 | 33 | 43 | 11 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 79 | 18 | 53 | 8 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Ferencz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Ferencz's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 96.6% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ferencz usually continues Nf3 (80.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ferencz usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ferencz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Ferencz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 84.2% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 86.7% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Miklos Ferencz's chess games
All 166 games by Miklos Ferencz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 96 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/11/0 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Nimrod Pais | 2,185 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | D05 |
| Oct 2004 | Imre Balazs | 2,175 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | C48 |
| Apr 2008 | Zoltan Bene | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | B51 |
| Mar 2005 | Gyozo Rezsek | 2,132 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | B53 |
| Mar 2012 | Endre Lenart | 2,079 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,078 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,042 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 2,068 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Ferencz's chess games?
166 games by Miklos Ferencz, from Apr 2003 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 Miklos Ferencz has played.
What does Miklos Ferencz play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Miklos Ferencz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Ferencz answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Miklos Ferencz play as White?
As White, Miklos Ferencz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Ferencz play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Ferencz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Miklos Ferencz's FIDE rating?
Miklos Ferencz is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Miklos Ferencz played?
Our database contains 166 games by Miklos Ferencz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 96 draws, 19 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Ferencz?
166 games by Miklos Ferencz 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.