Prepare against Richard Varga
Hungary · World #14,836 classical · FIDE ID 763365
Our database contains 177 games by Richard Varga, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard 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 | 2,107 | 2,129 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,036 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,087 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 66 | 43 | 68 | 37.3% |
| As White | 84 | 34 | 19 | 31 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 93 | 32 | 24 | 37 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Varga's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 90.5% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (34.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Varga usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 66.7% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 33.3% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
Richard Varga's chess games
All 177 games by Richard Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Aug 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: 66 wins, 43 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Levente Marosi | 2,264 | Zalakaros Barczay Memorial 40th | B78 |
| Dec 2017 | David Horvat | 2,233 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1718 | B78 |
| Jul 2013 | Gerard Van Es | 2,213 | 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | E61 |
| Dec 2022 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,208 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2223 | A49 |
| Sep 2021 | Szabolcs Dobai | 2,145 | Zalakaros Barczay Memorial 40th | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2016 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,851 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,999 |
| SixDays July IMB | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,031 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Varga's chess games?
177 games by Richard Varga, from Jul 2011 to Aug 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 Varga has played.
What does Richard Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Richard Varga opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Varga answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Richard Varga play as White?
As White, Richard Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Varga play as Black?
As Black, Richard Varga most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Richard Varga's FIDE rating?
Richard Varga is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Richard Varga played?
Our database contains 177 games by Richard Varga, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 43 draws, 68 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Varga?
177 games by Richard 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.