Prepare against Sandor Dr. Katona
Hungary · World #41,074 classical · FIDE ID 733660
Our database contains 30 games by Sandor Dr. Katona, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Dr. Katona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Dr. Katona 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 | 1,930 | 2,052 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 10.0% |
| As White | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Dr. Katona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Dr. Katona's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Katona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Katona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Katona usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Katona usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sandor Dr. Katona's chess games
All 30 games by Sandor Dr. Katona in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 3 wins, 16 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Gyula Hajnal | 2,028 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | A85 |
| Dec 2015 | Geza Szlabey | 1,964 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | B06 |
| Feb 2005 | Peter Palotas | 1,908 | Budapest FS02 Elo-B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Budapest FS02 Elo-B | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 1,840 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,791 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,046 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,816 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,751 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Dr. Katona's chess games?
30 games by Sandor Dr. Katona, from Oct 2004 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 Dr. Katona has played.
What does Sandor Dr. Katona play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Sandor Dr. Katona opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Dr. Katona answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sandor Dr. Katona play as White?
As White, Sandor Dr. Katona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Dr. Katona play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Dr. Katona most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sandor Dr. Katona's FIDE rating?
Sandor Dr. Katona is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Sandor Dr. Katona played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sandor Dr. Katona, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 16 draws, 11 losses (10.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Dr. Katona?
30 games by Sandor Dr. Katona 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.