Prepare against Bela Kis
Hungary · World #47,006 classical · FIDE ID 705780
When preparing against Bela Kis, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Bela Kis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Kis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Kis 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 | 1,905 | 2,199 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,126 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,129 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 181 | 118 | 186 | 37.3% |
| As White | 243 | 95 | 59 | 89 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 242 | 86 | 59 | 97 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Kis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Kis's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 48.1% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 107 | 44.0% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.0% | 47.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kis usually continues d4 (42.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kis usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kis usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kis usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 55.6% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 41 | 32.5% | 58.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.9% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 12.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.2% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Bela Kis's chess games
All 485 games by Bela Kis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 181 wins, 118 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 34 | 11/7/16 | 32.4% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 19/8/13 | 47.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Peter Varga | 2,440 | 11th Budapest Spring Open | D85 |
| May 2020 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,376 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Apr 2005 | Bela Molnar | 2,354 | chT-HUN 0405 | D41 |
| Jan 1995 | Gyula Mester | 2,340 | Hajduboszormeny k.o. | E85 |
| Jan 1992 | Jozsef Lukacs | 2,335 | Multicoop Open | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 25 | 11 | 2,171 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2011 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,019 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2014 | 21 | 11 | 2,054 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2014 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,007 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,018 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,127 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Kis's chess games?
485 games by Bela Kis, from Apr 2003 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 Bela Kis has played.
What does Bela Kis play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Bela Kis opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Kis answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bela Kis play as White?
As White, Bela Kis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (34 games, 32.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Kis play as Black?
As Black, Bela Kis most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Bela Kis's FIDE rating?
Bela Kis is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Bela Kis played?
Our database contains 485 games by Bela Kis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 118 draws, 186 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Kis?
485 games by Bela Kis 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.