Prepare against Vladimir Farkas
Slovakia · World #94,419 classical · FIDE ID 14909189
When preparing against Vladimir Farkas, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Vladimir Farkas, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Farkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Farkas 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 | 1,746 | 2,085 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,835 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,886 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 25 | 18 | 34 | 32.5% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Farkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Farkas's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 68.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 28.6% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Farkas usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Farkas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Farkas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 85.2% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Farkas's chess games
All 77 games by Vladimir Farkas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Miroslav Kleman | 2,177 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | A08 |
| Nov 2005 | Otto Kovarik | 2,108 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | B07 |
| Apr 2010 | Zoltan Deak | 2,064 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Roman Gajarsky | 2,052 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | E76 |
| Feb 2011 | Vladimir Kuna | 2,051 | chT2A-SVK 10/11 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,126 |
| chT2A-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,817 |
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,013 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,809 |
| chT2A-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Farkas's chess games?
77 games by Vladimir Farkas, from Jul 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 Vladimir Farkas has played.
What does Vladimir Farkas play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Vladimir Farkas opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Farkas answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Farkas play as White?
As White, Vladimir Farkas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Farkas play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Farkas most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Vladimir Farkas's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Farkas is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Vladimir Farkas played?
Our database contains 77 games by Vladimir Farkas, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Farkas?
77 games by Vladimir Farkas 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.