Prepare against Richard Hercz
Hungary · World #35,720 classical · FIDE ID 711187
Our database contains 68 games by Richard Hercz, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hercz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hercz 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 | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hercz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hercz's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hercz usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hercz usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hercz usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Richard Hercz's chess games
All 68 games by Richard Hercz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Attila Miklosi | 2,039 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | A48 |
| Sep 2016 | Ferenc Csorsz | 2,028 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | E61 |
| Nov 2013 | Barnabas Bujdoso | 1,968 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Csaba Hadrik | 1,952 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 04th | B30 |
| Feb 2022 | Janos Bordos | 1,952 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,914 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,983 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 04th | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,926 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,776 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hercz's chess games?
68 games by Richard Hercz, from Oct 2008 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 Richard Hercz has played.
What does Richard Hercz play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Richard Hercz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hercz answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Hercz play as White?
As White, Richard Hercz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hercz play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hercz most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Richard Hercz's FIDE rating?
Richard Hercz is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Richard Hercz played?
Our database contains 68 games by Richard Hercz, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hercz?
68 games by Richard Hercz 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.