Prepare against Peter Varga
IM · Hungary · World #2,800 classical · FIDE ID 702439
Our database contains 379 games by Peter Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Varga 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 | 2,346 | 2,486 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,404 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,361 | 2,365 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 90 | 239 | 50 | 23.7% |
| As White | 190 | 60 | 114 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 189 | 30 | 125 | 34 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Varga's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 171 | 90.0% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 10.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Varga usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Varga usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Varga usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 33.8% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 23.4% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 14 | 18.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 15.6% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 98.5% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Peter Varga's chess games
All 379 games by Peter Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 90 wins, 239 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/15/3 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 6/21/2 | 20.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 24 | 2/19/3 | 8.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 63 | 8/46/9 | 12.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 19 | 1/15/3 | 5.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,527 | ch-HUN Rapid | A90 |
| May 2003 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,515 | 22nd Mitropa Cup | C10 |
| Oct 2010 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,513 | chT-HUN 1011 | D80 |
| May 2003 | Ilia Balinov | 2,446 | 22nd Mitropa Cup | E57 |
| Aug 2003 | Hrvoje Jurkovic | 2,431 | Kostrena | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2010 | 20 | 8 | 2,441 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,256 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,396 |
| chT-HUN 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,398 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,465 |
| chT-HUN 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,472 |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Varga's chess games?
379 games by Peter Varga, from Apr 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 Varga has played.
What does Peter Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Peter Varga opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Varga answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Varga play as White?
As White, Peter Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Varga play as Black?
As Black, Peter Varga most often plays: Slav Defense (63 games, 12.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Peter Varga's FIDE rating?
Peter Varga is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,361 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,486 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Varga played?
Our database contains 379 games by Peter Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 239 draws, 50 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Varga?
379 games by Peter Varga 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.