Prepare against Sandor I. Nagy
Hungary · World #16,921 classical · FIDE ID 707082
Our database contains 98 games by Sandor I. Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor I. Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor I. Nagy 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 | 2,085 | 2,155 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 35 | 47 | 16 | 35.7% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor I. Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor I. Nagy's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 86.5% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.5% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Sandor I. Nagy's chess games
All 98 games by Sandor I. Nagy 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: 35 wins, 47 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Gabor Toth | 2,173 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | A21 |
| Nov 2005 | Sandor Kun | 2,169 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | E77 |
| Sep 2003 | Csaba Fulop | 2,161 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | D00 |
| Apr 2024 | Istvan Gelle | 2,150 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | B13 |
| Feb 2004 | Laszlo Olear | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,270 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor I. Nagy's chess games?
98 games by Sandor I. Nagy, 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 I. Nagy has played.
What does Sandor I. Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Sandor I. Nagy opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor I. Nagy answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sandor I. Nagy play as White?
As White, Sandor I. Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor I. Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Sandor I. Nagy most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Sandor I. Nagy's FIDE rating?
Sandor I. Nagy is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Sandor I. Nagy played?
Our database contains 98 games by Sandor I. Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 47 draws, 16 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor I. Nagy?
98 games by Sandor I. Nagy 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.