Prepare against Tibor Nagy
Hungary · World #39,995 classical · FIDE ID 707830
Our database contains 49 games by Tibor Nagy, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Nagy 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 | 1,935 | 1,984 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,937 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 20.4% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Nagy's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Tibor Nagy's chess games
All 49 games by Tibor Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Janos Petro | 2,079 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | E71 |
| Nov 2008 | Zsolt Egyed | 2,074 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | E81 |
| May 2011 | Zoltan Kovacs | 2,033 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A08 |
| Apr 2010 | Ferenc Bor | 2,025 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | B07 |
| Apr 2017 | Peter Retkes | 1,997 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,921 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,002 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Nagy's chess games?
49 games by Tibor Nagy, from Jul 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 Tibor Nagy has played.
What does Tibor Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Tibor Nagy opens with 1.g3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Nagy answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tibor Nagy play as White?
As White, Tibor Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Nagy most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Tibor Nagy's FIDE rating?
Tibor Nagy is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Tibor Nagy played?
Our database contains 49 games by Tibor Nagy, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Nagy?
49 games by Tibor Nagy 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.