Prepare against Stefan Sandor
Slovakia · World #135,538 classical · FIDE ID 14914328
When preparing against Stefan Sandor, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 91 games by Stefan Sandor, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Sandor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Sandor 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 | 1,632 | 1,722 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,593 | 1,722 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 26 | 20 | 45 | 28.6% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Sandor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Sandor's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 49.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Sandor usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sandor usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sandor usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Stefan Sandor's chess games
All 91 games by Stefan Sandor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Milan Hrubos | 1,802 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | C45 |
| Dec 2012 | Jozef Suchan | 1,699 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | C55 |
| May 2014 | Otmar Carbol | 1,683 | Ostrava Konik Open | B06 |
| Feb 2014 | Gergely Gyurkovics | 1,676 | chT2A-SVK 1314 | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Jozef Magyarics | 1,668 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,386 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,572 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,451 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,685 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,554 |
| Ostrava Konik Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,550 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,661 |
| chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Sandor's chess games?
91 games by Stefan Sandor, from Oct 2008 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 Stefan Sandor has played.
What does Stefan Sandor play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Stefan Sandor opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Sandor answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Stefan Sandor play as White?
As White, Stefan Sandor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Sandor play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Sandor most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Stefan Sandor's FIDE rating?
Stefan Sandor is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess, 1,593 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,722 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Stefan Sandor played?
Our database contains 91 games by Stefan Sandor, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 45 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Sandor?
91 games by Stefan Sandor 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.