Prepare against Sandor Berta
Hungary · World #19,632 classical · FIDE ID 713775
Our database contains 374 games by Sandor Berta, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Berta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Berta 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 | 2,060 | 2,229 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 148 | 101 | 125 | 39.6% |
| As White | 185 | 77 | 45 | 63 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 189 | 71 | 56 | 62 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Berta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Berta's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 57.3% | 49.1% |
| g3 | 34 | 18.4% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 15.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.1% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Berta usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Berta usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Berta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 18% of White games, 66.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Berta usually continues Bg2 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Berta usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Berta usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 70.0% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 18 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 67.3% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 9.6% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Sandor Berta's chess games
All 374 games by Sandor Berta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 148 wins, 101 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 31 | 14/11/6 | 45.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/12/9 | 43.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 5/10/11 | 19.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Vilmos Hando | 2,400 | chT-HUN 1718 | A48 |
| Sep 2015 | Mark Lyell | 2,313 | Budapest Duna Open | B15 |
| Sep 2015 | Zoltan Nemeth | 2,296 | Budapest Duna Open | B09 |
| Apr 2012 | Wolfgang Schmidt | 2,249 | Budapest FS04 FM-B | B56 |
| Dec 2013 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,245 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 42 | 19 | 1,818 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,070 |
| chT1E-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 2,218 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,977 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,894 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 9 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Berta's chess games?
374 games by Sandor Berta, from Jul 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 Sandor Berta has played.
What does Sandor Berta play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Sandor Berta opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Berta answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sandor Berta play as White?
As White, Sandor Berta's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Berta play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Berta most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Modern Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Sandor Berta's FIDE rating?
Sandor Berta is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Sandor Berta played?
Our database contains 374 games by Sandor Berta, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 101 draws, 125 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Berta?
374 games by Sandor Berta 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.