Prepare against Vilmos Meszaros
Hungary · World #83,560 classical · FIDE ID 747742
When preparing against Vilmos Meszaros, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Vilmos Meszaros, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vilmos Meszaros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilmos Meszaros 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 | 1,778 | 1,983 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 32 | 53 | 61 | 21.9% |
| As White | 73 | 15 | 34 | 24 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 17 | 19 | 37 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilmos Meszaros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilmos Meszaros's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 39 | 53.4% | 44.9% |
| e4 | 29 | 39.7% | 44.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 44.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (3% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 26.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Vilmos Meszaros's chess games
All 146 games by Vilmos Meszaros 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: 32 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 4/13/1 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Istvan Munkacsy | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | B01 |
| Apr 2008 | Attila Nagy | 2,090 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | A13 |
| Feb 2010 | Balint Farkas | 2,046 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | E60 |
| Jul 2011 | Miklos Horvath | 2,004 | Kisber Open | D05 |
| Mar 2019 | Laszlo Molnar | 1,989 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 7th Gyor Open A | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,512 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilmos Meszaros's chess games?
146 games by Vilmos Meszaros, 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 Vilmos Meszaros has played.
What does Vilmos Meszaros play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Vilmos Meszaros opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilmos Meszaros answers 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Vilmos Meszaros play as White?
As White, Vilmos Meszaros's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilmos Meszaros play as Black?
As Black, Vilmos Meszaros most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Vilmos Meszaros's FIDE rating?
Vilmos Meszaros is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (May 2012).
How many games has Vilmos Meszaros played?
Our database contains 146 games by Vilmos Meszaros, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilmos Meszaros?
146 games by Vilmos Meszaros 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.