Prepare against Aurel Papay
Slovakia · World #104,558 classical · FIDE ID 14966603
When preparing against Aurel Papay, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 90 games by Aurel Papay, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aurel Papay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurel Papay 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 | 1,716 | 1,754 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,432 | 1,432 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 27 | 13 | 50 | 30.0% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 4 | 30 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurel Papay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurel Papay's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 43.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (17.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Papay usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Papay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 44.8% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 44.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Aurel Papay's chess games
All 90 games by Aurel Papay in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Slamena,M | 2,013 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Karapetsas,Athanasios | 1,971 | Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | B44 |
| Apr 2024 | Jan Kralovensky | 1,748 | ch-SVK U14 | C02 |
| Jun 2024 | Kira Tarielashvili | 1,473 | ch-SVK U2300 | C02 |
| Jun 2023 | Tomas Hutyra | 1,449 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 1,428 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2020 | 18 | 6.5 | 949 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,087 |
| Slovakia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,496 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,385 |
| Liptovsky Jan Slovak Open U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,140 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurel Papay's chess games?
90 games by Aurel Papay, from Sep 2019 to Aug 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 Aurel Papay has played.
What does Aurel Papay play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Aurel Papay opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurel Papay answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Aurel Papay play as White?
As White, Aurel Papay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurel Papay play as Black?
As Black, Aurel Papay most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Aurel Papay's FIDE rating?
Aurel Papay is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,432 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Aurel Papay played?
Our database contains 90 games by Aurel Papay, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 50 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurel Papay?
90 games by Aurel Papay 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.