Prepare against Sandor Halmi
Hungary · World #54,338 classical · FIDE ID 722162
Our database contains 121 games by Sandor Halmi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Halmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Halmi 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 | 1,876 | 2,160 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,878 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,867 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 37 | 32 | 52 | 30.6% |
| As White | 68 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Halmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Halmi's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 79.4% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.1% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Halmi usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Halmi usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Halmi usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Halmi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Halmi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Halmi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Sandor Halmi's chess games
All 121 games by Sandor Halmi 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: 37 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Tamas Papp | 2,297 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | D31 |
| Jan 2009 | Szabolcs Jr. Baranyai | 2,248 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | A34 |
| May 2011 | Attila Kaman | 2,209 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | D66 |
| Mar 2011 | Zoltan Benedek | 2,204 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | C41 |
| Mar 2008 | Gyorgy Hegedus | 2,139 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,084 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,023 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,013 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,020 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Halmi's chess games?
121 games by Sandor Halmi, 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 Halmi has played.
What does Sandor Halmi play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Sandor Halmi opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Halmi answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sandor Halmi play as White?
As White, Sandor Halmi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Halmi play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Halmi most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Sandor Halmi's FIDE rating?
Sandor Halmi is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Sandor Halmi played?
Our database contains 121 games by Sandor Halmi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Halmi?
121 games by Sandor Halmi 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.