Prepare against Rudolf Paksa
FM · Hungary · World #35,272 classical · FIDE ID 702528
Our database contains 409 games by Rudolf Paksa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Paksa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Paksa 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 | 1,957 | 2,234 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 2,151 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,985 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 146 | 139 | 124 | 35.7% |
| As White | 197 | 80 | 59 | 58 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 212 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Paksa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Paksa's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 98.5% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Paksa usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Paksa usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Paksa usually continues d4 (55.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Paksa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 52.7% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 43 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 68.4% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 29.1% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Rudolf Paksa's chess games
All 409 games by Rudolf Paksa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 146 wins, 139 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 18/12/17 | 38.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Gabor Pirisi | 2,365 | chT-HUN 9798 | B50 |
| Jul 2005 | Zoran Majeric | 2,359 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | B31 |
| Jan 1993 | Jozsef Frank | 2,335 | chT2-HUN 9293 | B42 |
| Jan 1996 | Ambrus Peter | 2,335 | chT-HUN 9596 | B43 |
| Jan 1997 | Boris Kovac | 2,300 | chT-HUN 9697 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2009 | 58 | 36 | 2,255 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,558 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 1 | 2,027 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,131 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Paksa's chess games?
409 games by Rudolf Paksa, from Apr 2003 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 Rudolf Paksa has played.
What does Rudolf Paksa play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Rudolf Paksa opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Paksa answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Paksa play as White?
As White, Rudolf Paksa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Paksa play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Paksa most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Rudolf Paksa's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Paksa is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Rudolf Paksa played?
Our database contains 409 games by Rudolf Paksa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 139 draws, 124 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Paksa?
409 games by Rudolf Paksa 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.