Prepare against Peter Makrai
Hungary · World #93,549 classical · FIDE ID 728314
When preparing against Peter Makrai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Peter Makrai, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Makrai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Makrai 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 | 1,748 | 1,892 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 14 | 32 | 68 | 12.3% |
| As White | 56 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Makrai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Makrai's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 30.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Makrai usually continues Nf3 (34.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Makrai usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Makrai usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 13.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 27.3% |
| b5 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
Peter Makrai's chess games
All 114 games by Peter Makrai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Istvan Fodor | 2,137 | Budapest FS05 FM | E85 |
| Aug 2004 | Denis Steininger | 2,081 | Budapest FS08 FM-B | B07 |
| Mar 2004 | Andras Bacsi | 2,077 | Budapest FS03 FM | B27 |
| Nov 2011 | Natalie Fuad Kamel Jamaliah | 1,984 | Budapest FS11 FM-A | B80 |
| May 2005 | Gyula Ladanyi | 1,951 | Budapest FS05 FM-B | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2005 | 22 | 9 | 1,905 |
| Budapest FS03 FM | 2004 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2003 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2002 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,772 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2011 | 11 | 1 | 1,709 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Makrai's chess games?
114 games by Peter Makrai, from Jul 2003 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 Makrai has played.
What does Peter Makrai play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Peter Makrai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Makrai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...b5 (19% of games).
What openings does Peter Makrai play as White?
As White, Peter Makrai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Makrai play as Black?
As Black, Peter Makrai most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Polish Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Peter Makrai's FIDE rating?
Peter Makrai is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Peter Makrai played?
Our database contains 114 games by Peter Makrai, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses (12.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Makrai?
114 games by Peter Makrai 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.