Prepare against Balazs Kiss
Hungary · World #31,379 classical · FIDE ID 726982
When preparing against Balazs Kiss, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Balazs Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Kiss 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 | 1,977 | 2,016 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 2,029 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,975 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 42 | 18 | 24 | 50.0% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 8 | 18 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Kiss's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 88.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 52.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Balazs Kiss's chess games
All 84 games by Balazs Kiss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Viktor Vass | 2,274 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | A21 |
| Mar 2023 | Robert Makk | 2,175 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2223 | A36 |
| Apr 2015 | Johann Herrmann | 2,149 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | A25 |
| Dec 2022 | Eva Forgo | 2,070 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2223 | A28 |
| Oct 2013 | Attila Banszegi | 2,058 | Dunaujvaros Open | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,923 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Level Open 7th | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Dunaujvaros Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,900 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,928 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,954 |
| chT-HUN4a 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
Interactive opening tree from all 84 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Kiss's chess games?
84 games by Balazs Kiss, from Apr 2003 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 Balazs Kiss has played.
What does Balazs Kiss play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Balazs Kiss opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Kiss answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Balazs Kiss play as White?
As White, Balazs Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Kiss play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Kiss most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Balazs Kiss's FIDE rating?
Balazs Kiss is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Balazs Kiss played?
Our database contains 84 games by Balazs Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Kiss?
84 games by Balazs Kiss 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.