Prepare against Karoly Kele
Hungary · World #31,221 classical · FIDE ID 730190
When preparing against Karoly Kele, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Karoly Kele, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Kele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly Kele 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 | 1,978 | 2,162 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,098 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 53 | 64 | 74 | 27.7% |
| As White | 103 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 88 | 17 | 31 | 40 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Kele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Kele's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kele usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kele usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kele usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 100.0% | 28.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Karoly Kele's chess games
All 191 games by Karoly Kele in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 53 wins, 64 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 25 | 3/9/13 | 12.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Mladen Vrban | 2,386 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | B42 |
| Apr 2012 | Istvan Taskovits | 2,303 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | C13 |
| Jan 2013 | David Haszon | 2,282 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B90 |
| Jan 1992 | Zoltan Racz | 2,260 | chT-HUN | B33 |
| Mar 2019 | Zoltan Bene | 2,250 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,116 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,231 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 8 | 2,404 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mladen Vrban (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Kele's chess games?
191 games by Karoly Kele, from Oct 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 Karoly Kele has played.
What does Karoly Kele play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Karoly Kele opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Kele answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karoly Kele play as White?
As White, Karoly Kele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Kele play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Kele most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Karoly Kele's FIDE rating?
Karoly Kele is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Karoly Kele played?
Our database contains 191 games by Karoly Kele, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 64 draws, 74 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Kele?
191 games by Karoly Kele 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.