Prepare against Peter Berczi
Hungary · World #10,615 classical · FIDE ID 775223
When preparing against Peter Berczi, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 70 games by Peter Berczi, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Berczi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Berczi 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 | 2,160 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,007 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 33 | 18 | 19 | 47.1% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Berczi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Berczi's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Berczi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Berczi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Berczi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Berczi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Berczi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 69.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Peter Berczi's chess games
All 70 games by Peter Berczi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Attila Czupor | 2,233 | chT-HUN U18 | A07 |
| May 2024 | Szabolcs Gyori | 2,109 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | A36 |
| Aug 2015 | Adam Szukics | 2,058 | chT-HUN U18 | B76 |
| Nov 2016 | Eszter Arvai | 2,035 | chT-HUN U18 | C84 |
| Apr 2016 | Zoltan Monus | 2,030 | chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 2,020 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,979 |
| chT-HUN Csongrad Region | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,821 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,861 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 6 | 2,251 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Berczi's chess games?
70 games by Peter Berczi, from May 2013 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 Peter Berczi has played.
What does Peter Berczi play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Peter Berczi opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Berczi answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Peter Berczi play as White?
As White, Peter Berczi's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Berczi play as Black?
As Black, Peter Berczi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Peter Berczi's FIDE rating?
Peter Berczi is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Peter Berczi played?
Our database contains 70 games by Peter Berczi, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Berczi?
70 games by Peter Berczi 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.