Prepare against Peter Acs
GM · Hungary · World #270 classical · FIDE ID 708020
When preparing against Peter Acs, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 1,813 games by Peter Acs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Acs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Acs 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 | 2,558 | 2,614 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,468 | 2,565 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,515 | 2,585 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,813 | 715 | 678 | 420 | 39.4% |
| As White | 896 | 394 | 321 | 181 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 917 | 321 | 357 | 239 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Acs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Acs's side.
First moves as White (896 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 839 | 93.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 52 | 5.8% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Acs usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Acs usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Acs usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Acs usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Acs usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Acs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 245 | 62.2% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 147 | 37.3% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 168 | 51.1% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 160 | 48.6% | 49.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Acs's chess games
All 1,813 games by Peter Acs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 715 wins, 678 draws, 420 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 112 | 49/30/33 | 43.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 106 | 49/36/21 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68 | 27/30/11 | 39.7% |
| E54 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 42 | 18/15/9 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 26/9/7 | 61.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 6/16/8 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 170 | 45/76/49 | 26.5% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 89 | 42/24/23 | 47.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 80 | 26/34/20 | 32.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 15/26/8 | 30.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 11/15/9 | 31.4% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/15/8 | 25.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 28 | 7/14/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Peter Leko | 2,746 | Budapest Hunguest Hotels | B33 |
| Apr 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,716 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | D11 |
| Oct 2002 | Alexander Khalifman | 2,690 | Hoogeveen Essent Crown | D43 |
| Oct 2002 | Judit Polgar | 2,685 | Hoogeveen Essent Crown | B44 |
| Oct 2002 | Loek Van Wely | 2,681 | Hoogeveen Essent Crown | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 GM | 1998 | 37 | 23.5 | 2,518 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 32 | 20 | 2,405 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 1998 | 26 | 15 | 2,501 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 1998 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,478 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 1996 | 23 | 12 | 2,429 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 1997 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,348 |
| Wch U18 | 1999 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,461 |
| Wch U16 | 1997 | 19 | 12 | 2,397 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ferenc Berkes (25 games) · Zoltan Varga (19 games) · Sang Cao (15 games) · Csaba Horvath (13 games) · Alexander G Beliavsky (12 games) · Robert Ruck (11 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Acs's chess games?
1,813 games by Peter Acs, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Acs has played.
What does Peter Acs play on the first move as White?
Across 896 games with White in our database, Peter Acs opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Acs answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Peter Acs play as White?
As White, Peter Acs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (112 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (106 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (68 games, 39.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 896 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Acs play as Black?
As Black, Peter Acs most often plays: Slav Defense (170 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian (89 games, 47.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (80 games, 32.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 917 games.
What is Peter Acs's FIDE rating?
Peter Acs is currently rated 2,558 in classical chess, 2,468 in rapid and 2,515 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,614 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Peter Acs played?
Our database contains 1,813 games by Peter Acs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 715 wins, 678 draws, 420 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Acs?
1,813 games by Peter Acs 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.