Prepare against David Kelemen
Hungary · World #12,689 classical · FIDE ID 754072
Our database contains 230 games by David Kelemen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Kelemen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Kelemen 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 | 2,132 | 2,183 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,127 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,138 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 88 | 60 | 82 | 38.3% |
| As White | 123 | 45 | 38 | 40 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 107 | 43 | 22 | 42 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Kelemen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Kelemen's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 117 | 95.1% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 57.8% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 20 | 31.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 26.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
David Kelemen's chess games
All 230 games by David Kelemen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 88 wins, 60 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Tibor Fogarasi | 2,382 | chT-HUN 1819 | A49 |
| Jul 2024 | Tamas Meszaros | 2,376 | ch-HUN Rapid | C64 |
| Oct 2020 | Koppany Geher | 2,319 | ch-HUN U18 | B40 |
| Jul 2024 | Istvan Borocz | 2,306 | ch-HUN Rapid | C26 |
| Oct 2020 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,286 | ch-HUN U18 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U10 | 2012 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,673 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,246 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,714 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,780 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 1,878 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,766 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Kelemen's chess games?
230 games by David Kelemen, from Nov 2009 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 David Kelemen has played.
What does David Kelemen play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, David Kelemen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Kelemen answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Kelemen play as White?
As White, David Kelemen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Kelemen play as Black?
As Black, David Kelemen most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is David Kelemen's FIDE rating?
David Kelemen is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Mar 2020).
How many games has David Kelemen played?
Our database contains 230 games by David Kelemen, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 60 draws, 82 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Kelemen?
230 games by David Kelemen 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.