Prepare against Ferenc Kiss
Hungary · World #41,763 classical · FIDE ID 723266
Our database contains 124 games by Ferenc Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc 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 | 1,927 | 2,151 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,951 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 54 | 33 | 37 | 43.5% |
| As White | 70 | 31 | 17 | 22 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Kiss's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 98.6% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 88.2% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Ferenc Kiss's chess games
All 124 games by Ferenc Kiss 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: 54 wins, 33 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Peter Biro | 2,197 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B40 |
| Mar 2003 | Andras Nikoletti | 2,175 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | C45 |
| Oct 2005 | Daniel Ujj | 2,163 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | C45 |
| Nov 2005 | Laszlo Kiss | 2,150 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Janos Toth | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,191 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 9 | 2,169 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,869 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,774 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Kiss's chess games?
124 games by Ferenc Kiss, 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 Ferenc Kiss has played.
What does Ferenc Kiss play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Ferenc Kiss opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Kiss answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Kiss play as White?
As White, Ferenc Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Kiss play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Kiss most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Ferenc Kiss's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Kiss is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ferenc Kiss played?
Our database contains 124 games by Ferenc Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 33 draws, 37 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Kiss?
124 games by Ferenc 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.