Prepare against Otto Nemeth
Hungary · World #146,856 classical · FIDE ID 709620
When preparing against Otto Nemeth, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.5% over 44 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Otto Nemeth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Nemeth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Nemeth 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 | 1,602 | 2,101 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,632 | 1,632 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 106 | 56 | 170 | 31.9% |
| As White | 164 | 55 | 34 | 75 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 168 | 51 | 22 | 95 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Nemeth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Nemeth's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 96.3% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues Bc4 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 75.0% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 22 | 22.9% | 40.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 60.3% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.4% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 12.1% | 28.6% |
Otto Nemeth's chess games
All 332 games by Otto Nemeth 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: 106 wins, 56 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/8/19 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 44 | 9/3/32 | 20.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 0/5/7 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Csaba Schenkerik | 2,111 | Budapest FS02 FM-A | C55 |
| Oct 2012 | Istvan Mayer | 2,074 | Budapest FS10 FM-B | B30 |
| Apr 2012 | Tamas Mate Tomasek | 2,013 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | Gyula Lakat | 1,893 | Budapest FS10 FM-B | C41 |
| Jun 2012 | Janos Gruz | 1,858 | Budapest FS06 FM-B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2016 | 33 | 16 | 1,678 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2015 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,620 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2015 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,686 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-B | 2013 | 21 | 9 | 1,704 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-B | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,733 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,640 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2023 | 14 | 2.5 | 1,423 |
| Budapest FS02 FM | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,541 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Janos Gruz (24 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Nemeth's chess games?
332 games by Otto Nemeth, 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 Otto Nemeth has played.
What does Otto Nemeth play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Otto Nemeth opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Nemeth answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Otto Nemeth play as White?
As White, Otto Nemeth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Nemeth play as Black?
As Black, Otto Nemeth most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Otto Nemeth's FIDE rating?
Otto Nemeth is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess, 1,632 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Otto Nemeth played?
Our database contains 332 games by Otto Nemeth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 56 draws, 170 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Nemeth?
332 games by Otto Nemeth 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.