Prepare against Sandor Retkes
Hungary · World #43,353 classical · FIDE ID 760609
Our database contains 96 games by Sandor Retkes, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Retkes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Retkes 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 | 1,920 | 1,976 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 33 | 19 | 44 | 34.4% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 11 | 25 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Retkes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Retkes's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 87.2% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Retkes usually continues Bf4 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Retkes usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Retkes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Retkes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Retkes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Retkes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Sandor Retkes's chess games
All 96 games by Sandor Retkes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 33 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Gabor Egyed | 2,105 | chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | A56 |
| Nov 2012 | Janos Gombos | 2,052 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | E76 |
| Sep 2013 | Zoltan Keresztes | 2,045 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | D35 |
| Apr 2014 | Zoltan Monus | 2,030 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | E61 |
| Nov 2022 | Oliver Peredi | 1,972 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Retkes's chess games?
96 games by Sandor Retkes, from May 2010 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 Retkes has played.
What does Sandor Retkes play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Sandor Retkes opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Retkes answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sandor Retkes play as White?
As White, Sandor Retkes's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Retkes play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Retkes most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Sandor Retkes's FIDE rating?
Sandor Retkes is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Sandor Retkes played?
Our database contains 96 games by Sandor Retkes, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Retkes?
96 games by Sandor Retkes 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.