Prepare against Jozsef Dr. Karsai
Hungary · World #79,163 classical · FIDE ID 717118
When preparing against Jozsef Dr. Karsai, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 50 games by Jozsef Dr. Karsai, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Dr. Karsai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Dr. Karsai 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 | 1,792 | 1,936 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 36.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Dr. Karsai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Dr. Karsai's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Karsai usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Karsai usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Karsai usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Karsai usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jozsef Dr. Karsai's chess games
All 50 games by Jozsef Dr. Karsai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Zsolt Kertesz | 2,073 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | A43 |
| Feb 2018 | Janos Orso | 2,064 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | A53 |
| Feb 2018 | Mihaly Bodrogi | 2,013 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | C00 |
| Sep 2010 | Peter Racz | 2,002 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | B73 |
| Oct 2012 | Balazs Bihari | 1,967 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,007 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,925 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,573 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 2 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,488 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Dr. Karsai's chess games?
50 games by Jozsef Dr. Karsai, from Jul 2008 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 Jozsef Dr. Karsai has played.
What does Jozsef Dr. Karsai play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jozsef Dr. Karsai opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Dr. Karsai answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (29% 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 Jozsef Dr. Karsai play as White?
As White, Jozsef Dr. Karsai's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Dr. Karsai play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Dr. Karsai most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jozsef Dr. Karsai's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Dr. Karsai is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jozsef Dr. Karsai played?
Our database contains 50 games by Jozsef Dr. Karsai, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Dr. Karsai?
50 games by Jozsef Dr. Karsai 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.