Zoltan Varga vs Ferenc Berkes
GM Zoltan Varga (2283) · GM Ferenc Berkes (2612)
Zoltan Varga and Ferenc Berkes have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Varga leads 5 wins to 3, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Varga | Draws | Berkes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varga with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Berkes with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Varga | Draws | Berkes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Varga | Draws | Berkes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Balatonlelle Rigo Memorial Open |
| Jul 2022 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-HUN Rapid |
| Nov 2012 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-HUN 1213 |
| Feb 2009 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | chT-HUN 0809 |
| Dec 2006 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chT-HUN 0607 |
| Apr 2006 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-HUN 0506 |
| May 2005 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-HUN 55th |
| Dec 2004 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-HUN 0405 |
| Aug 2004 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-HUN 54 |
| Apr 2004 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zalaegerszeg |
| May 2003 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-HUN 53rd |
| Dec 2001 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Budapest FS12 GM-A |
| Jun 2001 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Budapest FS06 GM |
| Apr 2001 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Budapest FS04 GM |
| Dec 2000 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Budapest FS12 GM |
| Aug 2000 | Zoltan Varga | Ferenc Berkes | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 5th Paks Atom Cup GM |
| Jan 1998 | Ferenc Berkes | Zoltan Varga | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-HUN Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zoltan Varga and Ferenc Berkes?
In 17 recorded games, Zoltan Varga has 5 wins, Ferenc Berkes has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Zoltan Varga and Ferenc Berkes played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Zoltan Varga and Ferenc Berkes play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.