Prepare against Karoly Tessedik
Hungary · World #78,544 classical · FIDE ID 722286
When preparing against Karoly Tessedik, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 44 games.
Our database contains 407 games by Karoly Tessedik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Tessedik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly Tessedik 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 | 1,794 | 2,060 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 103 | 94 | 210 | 25.3% |
| As White | 206 | 55 | 50 | 101 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 201 | 48 | 44 | 109 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Tessedik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Tessedik's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 88 | 42.7% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 81 | 39.3% | 35.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 10.2% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.3% | 27.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tessedik usually continues Nc3 (51.8% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Tessedik usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Tessedik usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 35.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Tessedik usually continues c4 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tessedik usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Tessedik usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 81.4% | 39.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.8% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 44.0% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 26 | 34.7% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 12.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Karoly Tessedik's chess games
All 407 games by Karoly Tessedik 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: 103 wins, 94 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 44 | 11/12/21 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 9/7/18 | 26.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Tamas Sleisz | 2,280 | 7th Berze Memorial | B76 |
| Jan 1996 | Gabor Nemeth | 2,250 | 7th Berze Memorial | E14 |
| Feb 2010 | Laszlo Horvath | 2,221 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | A15 |
| Jan 1998 | Krisztian Berta | 2,205 | Budapest FS12 schev | D50 |
| Oct 2002 | Gabor Szamoskozi | 2,201 | Budapest FS10 FM-A | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2009 | 35 | 17.5 | 1,970 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2011 | 22 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2011 | 22 | 7.5 | 1,969 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2010 | 14 | 1 | 1,761 |
| Budapest FS12 Elo-A | 2006 | 12 | 4 | 1,994 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Budapest FS09 FM | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,890 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Tessedik's chess games?
407 games by Karoly Tessedik, 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 Karoly Tessedik has played.
What does Karoly Tessedik play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Karoly Tessedik opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Tessedik answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Karoly Tessedik play as White?
As White, Karoly Tessedik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Tessedik play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Tessedik most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Karoly Tessedik's FIDE rating?
Karoly Tessedik is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Karoly Tessedik played?
Our database contains 407 games by Karoly Tessedik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 94 draws, 210 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Tessedik?
407 games by Karoly Tessedik 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.