Prepare against Sandor Orgovan
IM · Hungary · World #14,339 classical · FIDE ID 701661
Our database contains 409 games by Sandor Orgovan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Orgovan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Orgovan 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 | 2,112 | 2,307 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,136 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 87 | 232 | 90 | 21.3% |
| As White | 203 | 49 | 124 | 30 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 206 | 38 | 108 | 60 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Orgovan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Orgovan's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 46.8% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 64 | 31.5% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 18.2% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Orgovan usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Orgovan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Orgovan usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Orgovan usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Orgovan usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Orgovan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 89.2% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 90.3% | 41.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Sandor Orgovan's chess games
All 409 games by Sandor Orgovan 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: 87 wins, 232 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 9/16/16 | 22.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/10/1 | 8.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,545 | chT-HUN 9697 | D27 |
| Jan 1993 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,500 | 9th Budapest Spring Open | B48 |
| Jan 1995 | Pal Petran | 2,470 | chT-HUN | C41 |
| Jan 1996 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,470 | chT-HUN 9596 | A87 |
| Jan 1999 | Gyula Horvath | 2,465 | chT-HUN 9899 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 45 | 28 | 2,400 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 9 | 2,464 |
| Salgotarjan | 1981 | 13 | 10 | 2,475 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,416 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 6 | 2,329 |
| Bydgoszcz U20 | 1980 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1989 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,418 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 4 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Orgovan's chess games?
409 games by Sandor Orgovan, 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 Orgovan has played.
What does Sandor Orgovan play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Sandor Orgovan opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Orgovan answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sandor Orgovan play as White?
As White, Sandor Orgovan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Orgovan play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Orgovan most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Sandor Orgovan's FIDE rating?
Sandor Orgovan is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sandor Orgovan played?
Our database contains 409 games by Sandor Orgovan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 232 draws, 90 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Orgovan?
409 games by Sandor Orgovan 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.