Prepare against Viktor Erdos
GM · Hungary · World #299 classical · FIDE ID 719978
Our database contains 2,316 games by Viktor Erdos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Erdos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Erdos 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 | 2,552 | 2,661 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,518 | 2,640 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,598 | 2,640 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,316 | 812 | 1,239 | 265 | 35.1% |
| As White | 1,168 | 505 | 573 | 90 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 1,148 | 307 | 666 | 175 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Erdos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Erdos's side.
First moves as White (1,168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 732 | 62.7% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 237 | 20.3% | 67.1% |
| e4 | 142 | 12.2% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 53 | 4.5% | 60.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Erdos usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Erdos usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Erdos usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Erdos usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Erdos usually continues d4 (61.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Erdos usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (520 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 240 | 46.2% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 175 | 33.7% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 88 | 16.9% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 1.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 224 | 57.7% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 128 | 33.0% | 50.4% |
| e6 | 30 | 7.7% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Viktor Erdos's chess games
All 2,316 games by Viktor Erdos 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: 812 wins, 1,239 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 132 | 52/69/11 | 39.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 114 | 44/64/6 | 38.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 94 | 35/50/9 | 37.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 58 | 25/30/3 | 43.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 54 | 17/33/4 | 31.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 28/20/1 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 44 | 19/25/0 | 43.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 16/18/3 | 43.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 16/17/1 | 47.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 19/12/2 | 57.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 112 | 19/70/23 | 17.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 71 | 20/40/11 | 28.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 13/35/11 | 22.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 53 | 20/28/5 | 37.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 53 | 20/31/2 | 37.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 49 | 13/22/14 | 26.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 5/31/8 | 11.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 38 | 14/19/5 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 9/16/6 | 29.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 7/17/6 | 23.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,733 | 21st chT-EU | A34 |
| Sep 2021 | Daniil Dubov | 2,714 | Online Olympiad KO Stage | A16 |
| May 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,710 | TCh-AUT Blitz 2026 | B50 |
| Oct 2008 | Hua Ni | 2,710 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team KO | D15 |
| Aug 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,707 | 13th Mainz Ordix Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 82 | 51 | 2,580 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 37 | 26.5 | 2,591 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,559 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 32 | 20 | 2,402 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2006 | 30 | 17 | 2,465 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,624 |
| Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | 2026 | 25 | 19 | 2,686 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2004 | 25 | 14 | 2,485 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tamas Banusz (18 games) · Ferenc Berkes (15 games) · David Berczes (14 games) · Zoltan Varga (12 games) · Gergely Antal (12 games) · Markus Ragger (12 games) · Jozsef Horvath (11 games) · Gabor Papp (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Erdos's chess games?
2,316 games by Viktor Erdos, 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 Viktor Erdos has played.
What does Viktor Erdos play on the first move as White?
Across 1,168 games with White in our database, Viktor Erdos opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Erdos answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Viktor Erdos play as White?
As White, Viktor Erdos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (132 games, 39.4% win rate); Slav Defense (114 games, 38.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (94 games, 37.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Erdos play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Erdos most often plays: Slav Defense (112 games, 17.0% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 28.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (59 games, 22.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,148 games.
What is Viktor Erdos's FIDE rating?
Viktor Erdos is currently rated 2,552 in classical chess, 2,518 in rapid and 2,598 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,661 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Viktor Erdos played?
Our database contains 2,316 games by Viktor Erdos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 812 wins, 1,239 draws, 265 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Erdos?
2,316 games by Viktor Erdos 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.