Prepare against Sandor Farago
IM · Hungary · World #18,975 classical · FIDE ID 701190
Our database contains 3,350 games by Sandor Farago, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Farago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Farago 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 | 2,066 | 2,342 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,311 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,268 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,350 | 1,218 | 1,173 | 959 | 36.4% |
| As White | 1,660 | 650 | 589 | 421 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 1,690 | 568 | 584 | 538 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Farago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Farago's side.
First moves as White (1,660 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,069 | 64.4% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 282 | 17.0% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 170 | 10.2% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 136 | 8.2% | 55.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Farago usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Farago usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Farago usually continues d4 (64.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Farago usually continues c4 (49.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Farago usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Farago usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (800 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 542 | 67.8% | 53.0% |
| Nf6 | 163 | 20.4% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 54 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 1.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.1% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (659 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 456 | 69.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 185 | 28.1% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 1.5% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Sandor Farago's chess games
All 3,350 games by Sandor Farago 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: 1,218 wins, 1,173 draws, 959 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 214 | 93/61/60 | 43.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 111 | 41/47/23 | 36.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 110 | 59/29/22 | 53.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 97 | 27/44/26 | 27.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 89 | 45/16/28 | 50.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 54 | 30/10/14 | 55.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 50 | 25/12/13 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 43 | 20/10/13 | 46.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 8/26/6 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 7/26/5 | 18.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 159 | 51/52/56 | 32.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 156 | 26/64/66 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 146 | 67/39/40 | 45.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 143 | 49/31/63 | 34.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 103 | 28/36/39 | 27.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 93 | 41/17/35 | 44.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 81 | 28/26/27 | 34.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 67 | 21/29/17 | 31.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 65 | 30/19/16 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 22/12/16 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,687 | ch-HUN rapid | A11 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter K Wells | 2,530 | Budapest FS04 GM | A45 |
| May 1991 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,500 | Kecskemet1 | A33 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Enders | 2,480 | Budapest FS06 GM | B51 |
| Jan 1992 | Pal Petran | 2,470 | Donau Cup Open | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2022 | 145 | 69.5 | 2,255 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2021 | 116 | 49.5 | 2,211 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2018 | 113 | 62.5 | 2,317 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2015 | 111 | 54.5 | 2,273 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2020 | 109 | 52.5 | 2,269 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2018 | 106 | 52 | 2,267 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2017 | 96 | 50.5 | 2,310 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2012 | 89 | 49 | 2,317 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evarth Dr. Kahn (68 games) · Emil Szalanczi (44 games) · Miklos Galyas (32 games) · Juergen Brustkern (32 games) · Adam Szeberenyi (31 games) · Nhat Minh To (21 games) · Sandor Poor (20 games) · Ferenc Monduk (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Farago's chess games?
3,350 games by Sandor Farago, 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 Farago has played.
What does Sandor Farago play on the first move as White?
Across 1,660 games with White in our database, Sandor Farago opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Farago answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sandor Farago play as White?
As White, Sandor Farago's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (214 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (111 games, 36.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (110 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,660 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Farago play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Farago most often plays: Alekhine Defense (159 games, 32.1% win rate); Slav Defense (156 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (146 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,690 games.
What is Sandor Farago's FIDE rating?
Sandor Farago is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sandor Farago played?
Our database contains 3,350 games by Sandor Farago, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,218 wins, 1,173 draws, 959 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Farago?
3,350 games by Sandor Farago 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.