Prepare against Csaba Kapuszta
Hungary · World #103,166 classical · FIDE ID 754846
When preparing against Csaba Kapuszta, expect 1.b3 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Csaba Kapuszta, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Kapuszta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Kapuszta 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 | 1,720 | 1,786 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,780 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 9.7% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Kapuszta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Kapuszta's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 11 | 64.7% | 27.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 65% of White games, 27.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kapuszta usually continues Bb2 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kapuszta usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Kapuszta usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kapuszta usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kapuszta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kapuszta usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Csaba Kapuszta's chess games
All 31 games by Csaba Kapuszta in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 3 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Mihaly Bodrogi | 2,082 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | A01 |
| Jan 2012 | Andras Zoltan | 1,952 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,766 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,680 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,746 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1516 | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,541 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Kapuszta's chess games?
31 games by Csaba Kapuszta, from May 2011 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 Kapuszta has played.
What does Csaba Kapuszta play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Csaba Kapuszta opens with 1.b3 (65% of games), 1.e3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Kapuszta answers 1...b6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Csaba Kapuszta play as White?
As White, Csaba Kapuszta's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Kapuszta play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Kapuszta most often plays: Owen Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Csaba Kapuszta's FIDE rating?
Csaba Kapuszta is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Csaba Kapuszta played?
Our database contains 31 games by Csaba Kapuszta, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (9.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Kapuszta?
31 games by Csaba Kapuszta 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.