Prepare against Pal Benyovszki
Hungary · World #49,965 classical · FIDE ID 726346
When preparing against Pal Benyovszki, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (56%).
Our database contains 95 games by Pal Benyovszki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pal Benyovszki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal Benyovszki 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 | 1,893 | 2,088 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 21 | 29 | 45 | 22.1% |
| As White | 51 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Benyovszki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Benyovszki's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 90.2% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Benyovszki usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Benyovszki usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Benyovszki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Benyovszki usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Benyovszki usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Benyovszki usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 60.7% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Pal Benyovszki's chess games
All 95 games by Pal Benyovszki 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: 21 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Istvan Fodor | 2,129 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | B33 |
| Feb 2004 | Laszlo Olear | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | B33 |
| Nov 2001 | Miklos Torok | 2,121 | Erkel Memorial Open | C62 |
| Nov 2001 | Ambrus Szeles | 2,087 | Erkel Memorial Open | B23 |
| Mar 2011 | Mihaly Csikos | 2,086 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,021 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,945 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,078 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Karacsony Cup | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Benyovszki's chess games?
95 games by Pal Benyovszki, 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 Pal Benyovszki has played.
What does Pal Benyovszki play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Pal Benyovszki opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Benyovszki answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pal Benyovszki play as White?
As White, Pal Benyovszki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Benyovszki play as Black?
As Black, Pal Benyovszki most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Pal Benyovszki's FIDE rating?
Pal Benyovszki is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pal Benyovszki played?
Our database contains 95 games by Pal Benyovszki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Benyovszki?
95 games by Pal Benyovszki 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.