Prepare against Tibor Besztercsenyi
Hungary · World #71,544 classical · FIDE ID 713937
When preparing against Tibor Besztercsenyi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Tibor Besztercsenyi, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Besztercsenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Besztercsenyi 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 | 1,816 | 1,825 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,896 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 68 | 93 | 83 | 27.9% |
| As White | 125 | 38 | 46 | 41 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 119 | 30 | 47 | 42 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Besztercsenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Besztercsenyi's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 96.0% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Besztercsenyi usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Besztercsenyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Besztercsenyi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Besztercsenyi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Besztercsenyi usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 64.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 95.5% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Tibor Besztercsenyi's chess games
All 244 games by Tibor Besztercsenyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 68 wins, 93 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| E60 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Peter Varga | 2,440 | chT-HUN 9596 | B66 |
| Jan 1995 | Ildiko Madl | 2,405 | chT-HUN | B67 |
| Jan 1992 | Tamas Halasz | 2,400 | chT-HUN | C43 |
| Jan 1995 | Kalman Rovid | 2,385 | chT-HUN 9596 | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,370 | chT-HUN | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,324 |
| Eger Agria Open | 1998 | 30 | 19 | 2,294 |
| ch-HUN22 | 1966 | 18 | 6.5 | – |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-HUN Budapest 05 | 1964 | 13 | 9 | – |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,284 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 4 | 2,226 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Besztercsenyi's chess games?
244 games by Tibor Besztercsenyi, from Jul 2007 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 Tibor Besztercsenyi has played.
What does Tibor Besztercsenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Tibor Besztercsenyi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Besztercsenyi answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tibor Besztercsenyi play as White?
As White, Tibor Besztercsenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Besztercsenyi play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Besztercsenyi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Tibor Besztercsenyi's FIDE rating?
Tibor Besztercsenyi is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tibor Besztercsenyi played?
Our database contains 244 games by Tibor Besztercsenyi, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 93 draws, 83 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Besztercsenyi?
244 games by Tibor Besztercsenyi 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.