Prepare against Gyula Kosztolanczi
FM · Hungary · World #22,569 classical · FIDE ID 705438
When preparing against Gyula Kosztolanczi, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.7% over 37 games.
Our database contains 554 games by Gyula Kosztolanczi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gyula Kosztolanczi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyula Kosztolanczi 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 | 2,036 | 2,241 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,144 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 554 | 217 | 96 | 241 | 39.2% |
| As White | 278 | 112 | 50 | 116 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 276 | 105 | 46 | 125 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyula Kosztolanczi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyula Kosztolanczi's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 269 | 96.8% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.2% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kosztolanczi usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kosztolanczi usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kosztolanczi usually continues d4 (38.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kosztolanczi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kosztolanczi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kosztolanczi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 73.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 12.5% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 5.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 78.8% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Gyula Kosztolanczi's chess games
All 554 games by Gyula Kosztolanczi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 217 wins, 96 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/5/21 | 29.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 26/5/19 | 52.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Albert Bokros | 2,487 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | B86 |
| Jan 1994 | Dragan Barlov | 2,475 | Balatonbereny Open | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Tibor Fogarasi | 2,445 | chT-HUN | B08 |
| Jan 1995 | Gyula Feher | 2,420 | Veszprem SZT Open | B88 |
| Jan 1995 | Attila Kiss | 2,380 | Veszprem SZT Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2004 | 34 | 19 | 2,260 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-HUN Open | 2001 | 16 | 8 | 2,336 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,309 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,356 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,346 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gyula Kosztolanczi's chess games?
554 games by Gyula Kosztolanczi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gyula Kosztolanczi has played.
What does Gyula Kosztolanczi play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Gyula Kosztolanczi opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyula Kosztolanczi answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gyula Kosztolanczi play as White?
As White, Gyula Kosztolanczi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gyula Kosztolanczi play as Black?
As Black, Gyula Kosztolanczi most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 52.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Gyula Kosztolanczi's FIDE rating?
Gyula Kosztolanczi is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Gyula Kosztolanczi played?
Our database contains 554 games by Gyula Kosztolanczi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 96 draws, 241 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gyula Kosztolanczi?
554 games by Gyula Kosztolanczi 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.