Prepare against Sandor Biro
IM · Romania · World #13,998 classical · FIDE ID 1200178
When preparing against Sandor Biro, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Budapest Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 894 games by Sandor Biro, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Biro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Biro 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 | 2,116 | 2,334 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,244 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,258 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 894 | 325 | 291 | 278 | 36.4% |
| As White | 449 | 190 | 152 | 107 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 445 | 135 | 139 | 171 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Biro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Biro's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 434 | 96.7% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.6% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Biro usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Biro usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Biro usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Biro usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Biro usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Biro usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 144 | 74.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 21 | 10.8% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 18 | 9.3% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 52.9% | 39.9% |
| d5 | 35 | 25.0% | 47.1% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| b5 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Sandor Biro's chess games
All 894 games by Sandor Biro 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: 325 wins, 291 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 97 | 43/37/17 | 44.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 54 | 22/17/15 | 40.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 17/8/11 | 47.2% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 30 | 9/9/12 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 9/7/14 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,437 | Budapest FS12 GM B | C84 |
| Oct 2000 | Vladimir Petrienko | 2,435 | Erkel Memorial Open | C90 |
| Jan 1994 | Attila Czebe | 2,430 | Balatonbereny Open | C10 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergey Sergienko | 2,430 | Matra Open | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Purtov | 2,430 | Erkel Memorial Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,327 |
| chT-ROM | 2007 | 32 | 8 | 2,238 |
| Balatonbereny IM-B | 1997 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,325 |
| Eger Open | 1992 | 16 | 10 | 2,406 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2003 | 13 | 3 | 2,238 |
| Budapest FS12 GM B | 2001 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| Budapest IM-A | 1990 | 12 | 7 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Biro's chess games?
894 games by Sandor Biro, 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 Sandor Biro has played.
What does Sandor Biro play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, Sandor Biro opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Biro answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sandor Biro play as White?
As White, Sandor Biro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (97 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (54 games, 40.7% win rate); French Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Biro play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Biro most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Sandor Biro's FIDE rating?
Sandor Biro is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sandor Biro played?
Our database contains 894 games by Sandor Biro, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 291 draws, 278 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Biro?
894 games by Sandor Biro 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.