Prepare against Peter Pasztor-Turak
Hungary · World #126,472 classical · FIDE ID 747750
When preparing against Peter Pasztor-Turak, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 44 games by Peter Pasztor-Turak, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Pasztor-Turak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Pasztor-Turak 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 | 1,656 | 1,743 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,706 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 6 | 20 | 40.9% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Pasztor-Turak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Pasztor-Turak's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Pasztor-Turak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pasztor-Turak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Pasztor-Turak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pasztor-Turak usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pasztor-Turak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Pasztor-Turak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Peter Pasztor-Turak's chess games
All 44 games by Peter Pasztor-Turak in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Robert Slezak | 2,120 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | A56 |
| Apr 2009 | Laszlo Nemeth | 1,966 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | A51 |
| Nov 2008 | Bank Karpati | 1,655 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | E51 |
| Mar 2019 | Aurel Molnar | 1,626 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B42 |
| Nov 2018 | Marton Topercer | 1,480 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,710 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,488 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,521 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,411 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,662 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Pasztor-Turak's chess games?
44 games by Peter Pasztor-Turak, from Dec 2018 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 Pasztor-Turak has played.
What does Peter Pasztor-Turak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Peter Pasztor-Turak opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Pasztor-Turak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Peter Pasztor-Turak play as White?
As White, Peter Pasztor-Turak's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Pasztor-Turak play as Black?
As Black, Peter Pasztor-Turak most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Peter Pasztor-Turak's FIDE rating?
Peter Pasztor-Turak is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,743 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Peter Pasztor-Turak played?
Our database contains 44 games by Peter Pasztor-Turak, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Pasztor-Turak?
44 games by Peter Pasztor-Turak 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.