Prepare against Tibor Nagy
Hungary · World #105,952 classical · FIDE ID 731005
When preparing against Tibor Nagy, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Tibor Nagy, covering Oct 2004 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 | 1,712 | 1,990 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,840 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 95 | 22 | 70 | 50.8% |
| As White | 91 | 51 | 17 | 23 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 44 | 5 | 47 | 45.8% |
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 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Nagy usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 96.9% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 87.5% | 31.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Tibor Nagy's chess games
All 187 games by Tibor Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 95 wins, 22 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 18/6/5 | 62.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Jozsef Frank | 2,073 | Mosonmagyarovar Open | B40 |
| Dec 2008 | Imre Horvath | 1,979 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | D30 |
| Mar 2008 | Matyas Hegedus | 1,936 | chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | B07 |
| Dec 2007 | Istvan Turi | 1,929 | chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | B07 |
| Jun 2005 | Jozsef Robert Kovacs | 1,905 | Balatonlelle Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| chT-HUN5 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,543 |
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
| 4th Level Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,574 |
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,669 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,853 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,612 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,629 |
Interactive opening tree from all 187 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Nagy's chess games?
187 games by Tibor Nagy, from Oct 2004 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 91 games with White in our database, Tibor Nagy opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Nagy answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tibor Nagy play as White?
As White, Tibor Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Nagy most often plays: Philidor (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Tibor Nagy's FIDE rating?
Tibor Nagy is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Tibor Nagy played?
Our database contains 187 games by Tibor Nagy, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 22 draws, 70 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Nagy?
187 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.