Prepare against Sandor Nagy
Hungary · World #22,185 classical · FIDE ID 718998
Our database contains 155 games by Sandor Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor 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 | 2,039 | 2,178 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 44 | 72 | 39 | 28.4% |
| As White | 77 | 21 | 43 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Nagy's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 76.6% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 22.1% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 54.5% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 33.3% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Sandor Nagy's chess games
All 155 games by Sandor 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: 44 wins, 72 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B37 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Janos Dosztan | 2,245 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | E77 |
| Apr 2009 | Peter Dani | 2,190 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | B10 |
| Feb 2007 | Mihaly Csikos | 2,185 | chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | C01 |
| Dec 2003 | Sandor Miko | 2,179 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | A85 |
| Nov 2004 | Imre Mohacsi | 2,153 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,055 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,025 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 8 | 2,290 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 2 | 1,974 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,076 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Nagy's chess games?
155 games by Sandor 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 Nagy has played.
What does Sandor Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Sandor Nagy opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Nagy answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sandor Nagy play as White?
As White, Sandor Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Nagy most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Sandor Nagy's FIDE rating?
Sandor Nagy is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sandor Nagy played?
Our database contains 155 games by Sandor Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 72 draws, 39 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Nagy?
155 games by Sandor 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.