Prepare against Peter Majnay
Hungary · World #32,401 classical · FIDE ID 752428
Our database contains 124 games by Peter Majnay, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Majnay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Majnay 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 | 1,972 | 1,978 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 36 | 49 | 39 | 29.0% |
| As White | 62 | 20 | 25 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Majnay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Majnay's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 91.9% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Majnay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Majnay usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Majnay usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Majnay usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Majnay usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 61.8% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Peter Majnay's chess games
All 124 games by Peter Majnay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 36 wins, 49 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Oliver Csati | 2,131 | ch-HUN U18 | A59 |
| Nov 2016 | Kende Vajk Karpati | 2,018 | chT-HUN U18 | B27 |
| Jul 2009 | Laszlo Farkas | 2,013 | ch-HUN U12 | B22 |
| Nov 2015 | Zoltan Fellegi | 1,965 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | D93 |
| Apr 2015 | Tibor Ehrbar | 1,886 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 35 | 12 | 1,682 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,444 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,861 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,830 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,654 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,933 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,925 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Majnay's chess games?
124 games by Peter Majnay, from Apr 2009 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 Majnay has played.
What does Peter Majnay play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Peter Majnay opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Majnay answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Peter Majnay play as White?
As White, Peter Majnay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Majnay play as Black?
As Black, Peter Majnay most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Peter Majnay's FIDE rating?
Peter Majnay is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Peter Majnay played?
Our database contains 124 games by Peter Majnay, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 49 draws, 39 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Majnay?
124 games by Peter Majnay 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.