Prepare against Richard Veber
Hungary · World #54,337 classical · FIDE ID 719625
When preparing against Richard Veber, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Richard Veber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Veber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Veber 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 | 1,876 | 2,025 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,886 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 29 | 52 | 25 | 27.4% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 22 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 13 | 30 | 11 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Veber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Veber's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 98.1% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Veber usually continues Nc3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Veber usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Veber usually continues d3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Veber usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 32.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Richard Veber's chess games
All 106 games by Richard Veber 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: 29 wins, 52 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Attila Kiss | 2,395 | ch-Budapest sf | B47 |
| Jan 1993 | Laszlo Simon | 2,210 | Hajduszoboszlo Open | B24 |
| Nov 2006 | Andras Soponyai | 2,108 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B06 |
| Nov 2007 | Laszlo Kiss | 2,038 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | B00 |
| Oct 2004 | Peter Peresznyak | 2,026 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 1,949 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 1,792 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,071 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,812 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Veber's chess games?
106 games by Richard Veber, 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 Richard Veber has played.
What does Richard Veber play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Richard Veber opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Veber answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Richard Veber play as White?
As White, Richard Veber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Veber play as Black?
As Black, Richard Veber most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Richard Veber's FIDE rating?
Richard Veber is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Richard Veber played?
Our database contains 106 games by Richard Veber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 52 draws, 25 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Veber?
106 games by Richard Veber 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.