Prepare against Norbert Bodo
FM · Hungary · World #1,919 classical · FIDE ID 707350
When preparing against Norbert Bodo, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Norbert Bodo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Bodo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Bodo 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 | 2,387 | 2,435 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,417 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,440 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 60 | 129 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As White | 109 | 33 | 71 | 5 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 27 | 58 | 8 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Bodo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Bodo's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 50.5% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 21.1% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 16.5% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 11.9% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bodo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bodo usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bodo usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Bodo usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Bodo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bodo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 62.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.2% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 78.8% | 67.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
Norbert Bodo's chess games
All 202 games by Norbert Bodo 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: 60 wins, 129 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 8/14/0 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/12/0 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/13/1 | 26.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/8/0 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Ervin Toth | 2,431 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1516 | E68 |
| Mar 2007 | Gyula Pap | 2,420 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | D94 |
| Dec 2006 | David Berczes | 2,415 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | D32 |
| Nov 2006 | Laszlo Karsa | 2,367 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | E06 |
| May 2011 | Gabor Balazs | 2,366 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | D16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,453 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,364 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,393 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,442 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,488 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Bodo's chess games?
202 games by Norbert Bodo, 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 Norbert Bodo has played.
What does Norbert Bodo play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Norbert Bodo opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Bodo answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Norbert Bodo play as White?
As White, Norbert Bodo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Bodo play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Bodo most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Norbert Bodo's FIDE rating?
Norbert Bodo is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Norbert Bodo played?
Our database contains 202 games by Norbert Bodo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 129 draws, 13 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Bodo?
202 games by Norbert Bodo 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.