Prepare against Peter Hercsel
Hungary · World #112,151 classical · FIDE ID 760420
When preparing against Peter Hercsel, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Peter Hercsel, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Hercsel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Hercsel 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 | 1,695 | 1,705 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,683 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,704 | 1,704 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 41 | 13 | 28 | 50.0% |
| As White | 44 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 17 | 5 | 16 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Hercsel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Hercsel's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 81.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.2% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Hercsel usually continues Nf3 (78.1% score)
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hercsel usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hercsel usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Hercsel usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Hercsel usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Peter Hercsel's chess games
All 82 games by Peter Hercsel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 41 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Istvan Kovacs | 2,204 | chT-HUN 4a 1314 | B30 |
| Dec 2015 | Laszlo Szilagyi | 2,128 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | B32 |
| Dec 2014 | Attila Lakatos | 1,719 | chT-HUN4a 1415 | B23 |
| Feb 2019 | Zoltan Jr. Szeles | 1,631 | chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | B72 |
| Jan 2017 | Attila Vasvari | 1,619 | chT4-HUN 1617 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,686 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,256 |
| chT4-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| Gyorujfalu Cup 4th | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,595 |
| chT-HUN 4b 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,580 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,976 |
| chT-HUN4a 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Hercsel's chess games?
82 games by Peter Hercsel, from Nov 2012 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 Hercsel has played.
What does Peter Hercsel play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Peter Hercsel opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Hercsel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Hercsel play as White?
As White, Peter Hercsel's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); London System (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Hercsel play as Black?
As Black, Peter Hercsel most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Peter Hercsel's FIDE rating?
Peter Hercsel is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Peter Hercsel played?
Our database contains 82 games by Peter Hercsel, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Hercsel?
82 games by Peter Hercsel 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.