Prepare against Kalman Sillye
Hungary · World #32,575 classical · FIDE ID 709468
Our database contains 264 games by Kalman Sillye, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kalman Sillye's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalman Sillye 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 | 1,971 | 2,163 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,090 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,114 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 72 | 114 | 78 | 27.3% |
| As White | 143 | 42 | 64 | 37 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 121 | 30 | 50 | 41 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalman Sillye's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalman Sillye's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sillye usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sillye usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sillye usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Kalman Sillye's chess games
All 264 games by Kalman Sillye 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: 72 wins, 114 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 61 | 17/31/13 | 27.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 41 | 13/19/9 | 31.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/14/13 | 28.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Endre Vegh | 2,237 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | A80 |
| Dec 2009 | Lajos Takacs | 2,229 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | A48 |
| Apr 2011 | Istvan Muhari | 2,226 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | D42 |
| Jan 2009 | Istvan Somogyi | 2,224 | Perenyi Memorial | A46 |
| Nov 2012 | Tibor Szilvasi | 2,215 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,222 |
| chT2-HUN | 1996 | 12 | 6 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,159 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalman Sillye's chess games?
264 games by Kalman Sillye, 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 Kalman Sillye has played.
What does Kalman Sillye play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Kalman Sillye opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalman Sillye answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kalman Sillye play as White?
As White, Kalman Sillye's most-played openings in our database are: London System (61 games, 27.9% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalman Sillye play as Black?
As Black, Kalman Sillye most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Kalman Sillye's FIDE rating?
Kalman Sillye is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Kalman Sillye played?
Our database contains 264 games by Kalman Sillye, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 114 draws, 78 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalman Sillye?
264 games by Kalman Sillye 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.