Prepare against Sandor Poor
Hungary · World #31,149 classical · FIDE ID 703460
When preparing against Sandor Poor, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 358 games by Sandor Poor, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Poor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Poor 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 | 1,979 | 2,241 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 111 | 162 | 85 | 31.0% |
| As White | 182 | 67 | 80 | 35 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 176 | 44 | 82 | 50 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Poor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Poor's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 138 | 75.8% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 11.5% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 9.3% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Poor usually continues c4 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Poor usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Poor usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Poor usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Poor usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Poor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 85.2% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 9.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 59.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 40.3% | 44.4% |
Sandor Poor's chess games
All 358 games by Sandor Poor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 111 wins, 162 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/14/10 | 36.8% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Laszlo Zila | 2,286 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | B40 |
| Sep 1981 | Gabor Bacso | 2,270 | HUN-Open | E10 |
| Apr 2003 | Andras Balint | 2,249 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | B54 |
| Mar 2002 | Laszlo Monda | 2,227 | chT3-HUN 0102 | A46 |
| Dec 2000 | Gyula Letay | 2,208 | chT-HUN 0001 | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 Nadassy | 2023 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,017 |
| Budapest FS09 Nadassy | 2022 | 36 | 21 | 2,009 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2023 | 30 | 17.5 | 1,953 |
| Budapest FS10 Nadassy | 2021 | 29 | 18 | 1,963 |
| Budapest FS03 Nadassy | 2023 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,010 |
| Budapest FS02 Nadassy | 2024 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,932 |
| Budapest FS07 Nadassy | 2022 | 20 | 6 | 1,725 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2023 | 19 | 11 | 1,968 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sandor Farago (20 games) · Evarth Dr. Kahn (14 games) · Ferenc Monduk (11 games) · Tamas Tancsa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Poor's chess games?
358 games by Sandor Poor, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Poor has played.
What does Sandor Poor play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Sandor Poor opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Poor answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Sandor Poor play as White?
As White, Sandor Poor's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Poor play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Poor most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Sandor Poor's FIDE rating?
Sandor Poor is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sandor Poor played?
Our database contains 358 games by Sandor Poor, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 162 draws, 85 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Poor?
358 games by Sandor Poor 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.