Prepare against Viktor Varadi
IM · Hungary · World #3,616 classical · FIDE ID 719528
Our database contains 715 games by Viktor Varadi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Varadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Varadi 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 | 2,315 | 2,443 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,404 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,382 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 715 | 310 | 215 | 190 | 43.4% |
| As White | 351 | 171 | 103 | 77 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 364 | 139 | 112 | 113 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Varadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Varadi's side.
First moves as White (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 350 | 99.7% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Varadi usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Varadi usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Varadi usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Varadi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 151 | 87.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.1% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 73.5% | 55.7% |
| f5 | 20 | 15.2% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.8% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
Viktor Varadi's chess games
All 715 games by Viktor Varadi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 310 wins, 215 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 68 | 33/19/16 | 48.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 15/4/4 | 65.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 18/13/30 | 29.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 40 | 18/12/10 | 45.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Gergely Kantor | 2,527 | ch-HUN Rapid | D60 |
| Jul 2006 | Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,513 | Budapest FS07 GM | D80 |
| Jun 2007 | Dragan Kosic | 2,507 | Budapest FS06 GM | A46 |
| Nov 2012 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,503 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | B90 |
| Jul 2023 | Adam Horvath | 2,469 | ch-HUN Rapid | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2004 | 34 | 23 | 2,344 |
| Eger Agria Open | 1999 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,313 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,369 |
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2001 | 25 | 15 | 2,319 |
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2003 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,385 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 1999 | 14 | 8 | 2,207 |
| Zuzmara Open | 2004 | 14 | 9 | 2,336 |
| Debrecen | 1998 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Varadi's chess games?
715 games by Viktor Varadi, from Apr 2003 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 Viktor Varadi has played.
What does Viktor Varadi play on the first move as White?
Across 351 games with White in our database, Viktor Varadi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Varadi answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Viktor Varadi play as White?
As White, Viktor Varadi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 65.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Varadi play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Varadi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 29.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Viktor Varadi's FIDE rating?
Viktor Varadi is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Viktor Varadi played?
Our database contains 715 games by Viktor Varadi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 310 wins, 215 draws, 190 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Varadi?
715 games by Viktor Varadi 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.