Prepare against Sandor Deak
FM · Hungary · World #9,281 classical · FIDE ID 702838
Our database contains 541 games by Sandor Deak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Deak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Deak 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 | 2,181 | 2,346 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,335 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,317 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 541 | 192 | 177 | 170 | 35.5% |
| As White | 267 | 109 | 82 | 75 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 274 | 83 | 95 | 95 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Deak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Deak's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 77.2% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 10.9% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 8.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.4% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Deak usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Deak usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Deak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Deak usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Deak usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Deak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 71.1% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 35 | 25.9% | 38.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 80.4% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.3% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Sandor Deak's chess games
All 541 games by Sandor Deak 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: 192 wins, 177 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/2 | 11.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/1 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Gabor Kallai | 2,490 | chT-HUN 9394 | E71 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Lukacs | 2,455 | chT-HUN | E97 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Krizsany | 2,440 | Sarospatak Open A | D91 |
| Jan 1987 | Laszlo Karsa | 2,435 | Barcza Memorial | A57 |
| Jan 1993 | Sandor Videki | 2,415 | Debrecen Open A | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 37 | 16.5 | 2,367 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 26 | 12 | 2,249 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 25 | 15 | 2,285 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2001 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,351 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 15 | 9 | 2,425 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 14 | 2 | 2,145 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Deak's chess games?
541 games by Sandor Deak, 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 Deak has played.
What does Sandor Deak play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Sandor Deak opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Deak answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sandor Deak play as White?
As White, Sandor Deak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Deak play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Deak most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Sandor Deak's FIDE rating?
Sandor Deak is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Sandor Deak played?
Our database contains 541 games by Sandor Deak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 177 draws, 170 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Deak?
541 games by Sandor Deak 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.