Prepare against Arpad Kecskemeti
FM · Serbia · World #14,179 classical · FIDE ID 925322
When preparing against Arpad Kecskemeti, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Arpad Kecskemeti, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arpad Kecskemeti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arpad Kecskemeti 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 | 2,114 | 2,308 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,249 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,231 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 150 | 133 | 106 | 38.6% |
| As White | 198 | 85 | 68 | 45 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 191 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arpad Kecskemeti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arpad Kecskemeti's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 99.5% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kecskemeti usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kecskemeti usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kecskemeti usually continues d4 (77.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kecskemeti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 82.5% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 15.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 88.5% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Arpad Kecskemeti's chess games
All 389 games by Arpad Kecskemeti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Aug 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: 150 wins, 133 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 38 | 20/12/6 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,377 | Senta Fantastico Open 02 | B33 |
| Nov 2023 | Ivan Mezentsev | 2,362 | Backi Petrovac 11 | E69 |
| Mar 2018 | Mladen Rajkovic | 2,361 | Djenovici TS03 IM | C76 |
| Feb 2018 | Ivan Sredojevic | 2,351 | Djenovici TS02 IM | B90 |
| Jul 2014 | Milan Andrijevic | 2,336 | 18th Senta Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Senta | 2017 | 35 | 24 | 2,082 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,266 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,232 |
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 1,878 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,102 |
| Djenovici TS03 IM | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,302 |
| Fantastico IM RR 2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 6th SRB Kadetski Festival U14 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arpad Kecskemeti's chess games?
389 games by Arpad Kecskemeti, from Apr 2009 to Aug 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 Arpad Kecskemeti has played.
What does Arpad Kecskemeti play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Arpad Kecskemeti opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arpad Kecskemeti answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Arpad Kecskemeti play as White?
As White, Arpad Kecskemeti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 32.1% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arpad Kecskemeti play as Black?
As Black, Arpad Kecskemeti most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Arpad Kecskemeti's FIDE rating?
Arpad Kecskemeti is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (May 2018).
How many games has Arpad Kecskemeti played?
Our database contains 389 games by Arpad Kecskemeti, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 133 draws, 106 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arpad Kecskemeti?
389 games by Arpad Kecskemeti 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.