Prepare against Sandor Ecsedi
Hungary · World #56,215 classical · FIDE ID 719340
Our database contains 171 games by Sandor Ecsedi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Ecsedi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Ecsedi 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 | 1,869 | 2,101 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 27 | 80 | 64 | 15.8% |
| As White | 102 | 22 | 49 | 31 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 5 | 31 | 33 | 7.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Ecsedi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Ecsedi's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 95.1% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ecsedi usually continues Nc3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ecsedi usually continues Bc4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ecsedi usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Ecsedi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ecsedi usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ecsedi usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 92.1% | 32.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Sandor Ecsedi's chess games
All 171 games by Sandor Ecsedi 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: 27 wins, 80 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 1/12/7 | 5.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ferenc Lengyel | 2,295 | Debrecen ICL Open | C78 |
| Feb 2000 | Sandor Halmi | 2,154 | chT2-HUN 9900 | D35 |
| Jan 1998 | Jozsef Barta | 2,150 | chT2-HUN 9899 | C24 |
| Oct 2005 | Janos Jr. Heindrich | 2,127 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | B24 |
| Feb 2004 | Laszlo Balogh | 2,089 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-HUN | 1995 | 14 | 5 | 2,006 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,856 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,073 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Ecsedi's chess games?
171 games by Sandor Ecsedi, 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 Ecsedi has played.
What does Sandor Ecsedi play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Sandor Ecsedi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Ecsedi answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Sandor Ecsedi play as White?
As White, Sandor Ecsedi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Ecsedi play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Ecsedi most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 5.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Sandor Ecsedi's FIDE rating?
Sandor Ecsedi is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sandor Ecsedi played?
Our database contains 171 games by Sandor Ecsedi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 80 draws, 64 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Ecsedi?
171 games by Sandor Ecsedi 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.