Prepare against Oliver Csati
Hungary · World #10,397 classical · FIDE ID 702170
When preparing against Oliver Csati, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Oliver Csati, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Csati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Csati 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 | 2,164 | 2,269 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,189 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,247 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 92 | 52 | 90 | 39.3% |
| As White | 117 | 46 | 30 | 41 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 117 | 46 | 22 | 49 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Csati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Csati's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 66.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 20.5% | 39.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.0% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Csati usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Csati usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Csati usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Csati usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Csati usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Csati usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 66.2% | 30.9% |
| g6 | 20 | 28.2% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 68.8% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Oliver Csati's chess games
All 234 games by Oliver Csati in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 92 wins, 52 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| A37 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Daniel Fridman | 2,591 | ch-HUN Rapid | A46 |
| Oct 2023 | Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen | 2,441 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | B38 |
| Jul 2023 | Adam Popovics | 2,373 | ch-HUN Rapid | E76 |
| Sep 2019 | Maximillian Lu | 2,370 | Balaton Summer's End IM | E06 |
| Sep 2019 | Nhat Minh To | 2,363 | Balaton Summer's End IM | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 30 | 19.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2011 | 18 | 7 | 1,624 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 3 | 2,246 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8 | 2,230 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-B1 16th | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,013 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Csati's chess games?
234 games by Oliver Csati, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Oliver Csati has played.
What does Oliver Csati play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Oliver Csati opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Csati answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Oliver Csati play as White?
As White, Oliver Csati's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Csati play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Csati most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Oliver Csati's FIDE rating?
Oliver Csati is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Oliver Csati played?
Our database contains 234 games by Oliver Csati, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 52 draws, 90 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Csati?
234 games by Oliver Csati 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.