Prepare against Tibor Fordan
Hungary · World #19,535 classical · FIDE ID 703702
Our database contains 399 games by Tibor Fordan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Fordan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Fordan 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 | 2,061 | 2,253 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 127 | 158 | 114 | 31.8% |
| As White | 197 | 65 | 80 | 52 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 202 | 62 | 78 | 62 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Fordan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Fordan's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 94.9% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Fordan usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Fordan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Fordan usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fordan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Fordan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Fordan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 90.6% | 48.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 98.8% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Tibor Fordan's chess games
All 399 games by Tibor Fordan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 127 wins, 158 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 13/16/10 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 42 | 9/24/9 | 21.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 9/13/8 | 30.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Zoltan Hajnal | 2,407 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | D19 |
| Jan 1997 | Vladimir Zemerov | 2,385 | 13th Budapest Spring Open | A56 |
| Jan 1997 | Doru-Alexandru Ionescu | 2,335 | 13th Budapest Spring Open | D00 |
| Mar 2005 | Istvan Sr. Foldi | 2,327 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 2,315 | chT-HUN | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 IM | 1999 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,226 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,201 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,220 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Fordan's chess games?
399 games by Tibor Fordan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Fordan has played.
What does Tibor Fordan play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Tibor Fordan opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Fordan answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Tibor Fordan play as White?
As White, Tibor Fordan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Fordan play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Fordan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (42 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Tibor Fordan's FIDE rating?
Tibor Fordan is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (May 2012).
How many games has Tibor Fordan played?
Our database contains 399 games by Tibor Fordan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 158 draws, 114 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Fordan?
399 games by Tibor Fordan 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.