Prepare against Istvan Kiss

Hungary · World #87,863 classical · FIDE ID 739863

When preparing against Istvan Kiss, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.

Our database contains 104 games by Istvan Kiss, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Kiss's side.

First moves as White (55 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 37.3% score
  • …e5 (33% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
  • …c5 (31% of these games) — Kiss usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
  • …c6 (12% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …b6 (33% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Istvan Kiss's chess games

All 104 games by Istvan Kiss in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 35 draws, 50 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Istvan Kiss's chess games?

104 games by Istvan Kiss, from Jul 2006 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 Istvan Kiss has played.

What does Istvan Kiss play on the first move as White?

Across 55 games with White in our database, Istvan Kiss opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Kiss answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).

What openings does Istvan Kiss play as White?

As White, Istvan Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Istvan Kiss play as Black?

As Black, Istvan Kiss most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.

What is Istvan Kiss's FIDE rating?

Istvan Kiss is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (May 2011).

How many games has Istvan Kiss played?

Our database contains 104 games by Istvan Kiss, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 35 draws, 50 losses (18.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Istvan Kiss?

104 games by Istvan 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.

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