Prepare against Csaba Csiszar
IM · Hungary · World #3,019 classical · FIDE ID 705276
When preparing against Csaba Csiszar, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 988 games by Csaba Csiszar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Csiszar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Csiszar 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 | 2,337 | 2,450 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,441 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,432 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 988 | 417 | 353 | 218 | 42.2% |
| As White | 504 | 231 | 184 | 89 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 484 | 186 | 169 | 129 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Csiszar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Csiszar's side.
First moves as White (504 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 484 | 96.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.8% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Csiszar usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Csiszar usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Csiszar usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Csiszar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Csiszar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Csiszar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 209 | 97.7% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 97.3% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Csaba Csiszar's chess games
All 988 games by Csaba Csiszar 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: 417 wins, 353 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 97 | 40/38/19 | 41.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 64 | 30/19/15 | 46.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 55 | 28/22/5 | 50.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 22/9/7 | 57.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 108 | 45/40/23 | 41.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 62 | 24/20/18 | 38.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/12/2 | 36.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,598 | ch-HUN rapid | A63 |
| Oct 2005 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,585 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | A32 |
| Jul 2024 | Peter Acs | 2,585 | ch-HUN Blitz | E61 |
| Aug 2007 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,567 | Porto San Giorgio Open | D43 |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Kadric | 2,553 | ch-HUN Rapid | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 42 | 28 | 2,405 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 33 | 21 | 2,437 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 30 | 16 | 2,419 |
| Papp Bela Memorial | 1996 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,360 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2000 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,381 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 2,284 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 14 | 6 | 2,280 |
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 1998 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Csiszar's chess games?
988 games by Csaba Csiszar, 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 Csaba Csiszar has played.
What does Csaba Csiszar play on the first move as White?
Across 504 games with White in our database, Csaba Csiszar opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Csiszar answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Csaba Csiszar play as White?
As White, Csaba Csiszar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (97 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (64 games, 46.9% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 504 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Csiszar play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Csiszar most often plays: Sicilian (108 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (62 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (37 games, 35.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 484 games.
What is Csaba Csiszar's FIDE rating?
Csaba Csiszar is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Csaba Csiszar played?
Our database contains 988 games by Csaba Csiszar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 417 wins, 353 draws, 218 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Csiszar?
988 games by Csaba Csiszar 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.