Prepare against Petra Papp
WGM · Hungary · World #4,642 classical · FIDE ID 739049
When preparing against Petra Papp, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.7% over 47 games.
Our database contains 2,039 games by Petra Papp, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petra Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petra Papp 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 | 2,283 | 2,378 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,302 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,307 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,039 | 811 | 507 | 721 | 39.8% |
| As White | 1,009 | 435 | 242 | 332 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 1,030 | 376 | 265 | 389 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petra Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petra Papp's side.
First moves as White (1,009 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 778 | 77.1% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 219 | 21.7% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 0.8% | 31.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (59.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Papp usually continues e4 (27.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (510 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 36.7% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 163 | 32.0% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 116 | 22.7% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 3.3% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 17 | 3.3% | 70.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 241 | 68.7% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 72 | 20.5% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 18 | 5.1% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 12 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Petra Papp's chess games
All 2,039 games by Petra Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 811 wins, 507 draws, 721 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 152 | 64/38/50 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 25/12/17 | 46.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 22/14/8 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 17/13/14 | 38.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 13/16/12 | 31.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 11/6/18 | 31.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 17/2/15 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/3/16 | 36.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 94 | 30/31/33 | 31.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62 | 29/19/14 | 46.8% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 54 | 18/16/20 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 13/14/20 | 27.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 18/6/23 | 38.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 45 | 18/13/14 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,694 | ch-HUN Rapid | D85 |
| May 2020 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,627 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Feb 2020 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,620 | Titled Tue | D80 |
| Jul 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,605 | ch-HUN Blitz | D10 |
| Apr 2020 | Marcin Dziuba | 2,585 | Titled Tue | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 508 | 214 | 2,216 |
| ch-HUN w | 2019 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,318 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 40 | 26 | 2,411 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 32 | 20 | 2,270 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2011 | 23 | 14 | 2,175 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,175 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 10 | 2,365 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,361 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nataliya Buksa (16 games) · Anita Gara (13 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (12 games) · Polina Shuvalova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petra Papp's chess games?
2,039 games by Petra Papp, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Petra Papp has played.
What does Petra Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 1,009 games with White in our database, Petra Papp opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petra Papp answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Petra Papp play as White?
As White, Petra Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (152 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 46.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (44 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,009 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petra Papp play as Black?
As Black, Petra Papp most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (94 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,030 games.
What is Petra Papp's FIDE rating?
Petra Papp is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Petra Papp played?
Our database contains 2,039 games by Petra Papp, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 811 wins, 507 draws, 721 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petra Papp?
2,039 games by Petra Papp 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.