Prepare against Gabor Kecskes
Hungary · World #44,077 classical · FIDE ID 705373
Our database contains 248 games by Gabor Kecskes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Kecskes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Kecskes 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 | 1,917 | 2,163 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 2,017 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 59 | 61 | 128 | 23.8% |
| As White | 132 | 32 | 32 | 68 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 116 | 27 | 29 | 60 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Kecskes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Kecskes's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 94.7% | 37.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 37.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kecskes usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kecskes usually continues c4 (28.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kecskes usually continues d5 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kecskes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kecskes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kecskes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 91.1% | 36.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
Gabor Kecskes's chess games
All 248 games by Gabor Kecskes 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: 59 wins, 61 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Goran N Todorovic | 2,420 | Budapest FS08 IM-B | E91 |
| Jan 1995 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,400 | 11th Budapest Spring Open | A69 |
| Jan 1993 | Andrey Lavrov | 2,385 | Nagykanizsa Open | E99 |
| Jan 1993 | Juri Dovzik | 2,370 | Matra Open | D15 |
| Jan 1995 | Balazs Szuk | 2,360 | Budapest FS08 IM-B | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 IM-A | 1994 | 21 | 6 | 2,118 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 1995 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1994 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Eger Agria Open | 1994 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 3 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Kecskes's chess games?
248 games by Gabor Kecskes, 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 Gabor Kecskes has played.
What does Gabor Kecskes play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Gabor Kecskes opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Kecskes answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gabor Kecskes play as White?
As White, Gabor Kecskes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Kecskes play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Kecskes most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Gabor Kecskes's FIDE rating?
Gabor Kecskes is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (May 2010).
How many games has Gabor Kecskes played?
Our database contains 248 games by Gabor Kecskes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 61 draws, 128 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Kecskes?
248 games by Gabor Kecskes 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.