Prepare against Gergely Kosa
Hungary · World #29,891 classical · FIDE ID 725498
Our database contains 124 games by Gergely Kosa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gergely Kosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gergely Kosa 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 | 1,986 | 2,096 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,033 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 41 | 34 | 49 | 33.1% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 20 | 12 | 27 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gergely Kosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gergely Kosa's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 80.0% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.8% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kosa usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kosa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kosa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kosa usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kosa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kosa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 55.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Gergely Kosa's chess games
All 124 games by Gergely Kosa 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: 41 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Gabor Horvath | 2,309 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | B32 |
| Apr 2005 | Laszlo Pesztericz | 2,300 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | C47 |
| Jan 2011 | Karoly Kozma | 2,276 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | A12 |
| Apr 2011 | Elod Kovacs | 2,251 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | B11 |
| Aug 2002 | Karmen Mar | 2,210 | 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,186 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 9th Cseppko Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,007 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,106 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,207 |
| 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gergely Kosa's chess games?
124 games by Gergely Kosa, 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 Gergely Kosa has played.
What does Gergely Kosa play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Gergely Kosa opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gergely Kosa answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gergely Kosa play as White?
As White, Gergely Kosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gergely Kosa play as Black?
As Black, Gergely Kosa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Gergely Kosa's FIDE rating?
Gergely Kosa is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Gergely Kosa played?
Our database contains 124 games by Gergely Kosa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gergely Kosa?
124 games by Gergely Kosa 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.