Prepare against Sandor Bartha
FM · Hungary · World #30,540 classical · FIDE ID 701297
When preparing against Sandor Bartha, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 568 games by Sandor Bartha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Bartha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Bartha 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 | 1,982 | 2,225 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 568 | 190 | 167 | 211 | 33.5% |
| As White | 288 | 112 | 82 | 94 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 280 | 78 | 85 | 117 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Bartha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Bartha's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 247 | 85.8% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 8.7% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.2% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bartha usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bartha usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bartha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Bartha usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Bartha usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Bartha usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 91.0% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 93.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.7% | 40.0% |
Sandor Bartha's chess games
All 568 games by Sandor Bartha 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: 190 wins, 167 draws, 211 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 60 | 29/17/14 | 48.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 11/12/15 | 28.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66 | 23/20/23 | 34.8% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 62 | 20/15/27 | 32.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 2/5/11 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Sandor Videki | 2,404 | chT-HUN 0001 | D15 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Eperjesi | 2,350 | Budapest Furdo | E01 |
| Jan 1999 | Stephane Guedon | 2,350 | Bagneux | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Kim Le Quang | 2,345 | Bagneux | A05 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozsef Frank | 2,335 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagneux | 1999 | 53 | 14 | 2,140 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,252 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2014 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,959 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,373 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Bartha's chess games?
568 games by Sandor Bartha, 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 Sandor Bartha has played.
What does Sandor Bartha play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Sandor Bartha opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Bartha answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sandor Bartha play as White?
As White, Sandor Bartha's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (60 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Bartha play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Bartha most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (66 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 280 games.
What is Sandor Bartha's FIDE rating?
Sandor Bartha is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (May 2011).
How many games has Sandor Bartha played?
Our database contains 568 games by Sandor Bartha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 167 draws, 211 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Bartha?
568 games by Sandor Bartha 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.