Farkas, Akos

Akos Farkas, a 27-year-old Hungarian player, is rated 1962. He is on a steady climb with +52 Elo over the past 12 months. 13 rated games in the past year (≈8/year long-term). Recent appearances: Budapest Team Ch. Szen Jozsef Memorial Group 2025-26 R 10-11 and HUN Team Ch. Erkel Ferenc Memorial Group 2025-26 R 6-7. He had 3 career breaks: 85 months (2002–2009), 84 months (2014–2021) and 31 months (2022–2024). His peak of 2215 was reached at age 3 (Jul 2002).

Previously known as Istvan Kertesz (until Sep 2009). At junior level, he reached #39, #18, #25 and #28 nationally in U16, U14, U12 and U10.