Prepare against Kristof Koczo
FM · Hungary · World #21,169 classical · FIDE ID 723460
Our database contains 1,013 games by Kristof Koczo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristof Koczo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristof Koczo 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 | 2,047 | 2,282 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,236 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,147 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,013 | 411 | 310 | 292 | 40.6% |
| As White | 502 | 224 | 149 | 129 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 511 | 187 | 161 | 163 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristof Koczo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristof Koczo's side.
First moves as White (502 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 498 | 99.2% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Koczo usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Koczo usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Koczo usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Koczo usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Koczo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 138 | 54.1% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 116 | 45.5% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 164 | 97.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Kristof Koczo's chess games
All 1,013 games by Kristof Koczo 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: 411 wins, 310 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 64 | 24/21/19 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 59 | 30/12/17 | 50.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 23/22/14 | 39.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 47 | 21/15/11 | 44.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 17/13/13 | 39.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 108 | 49/32/27 | 45.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 23/18/23 | 35.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 48 | 14/17/17 | 29.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 13/11/14 | 34.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Shinya Kojima | 2,368 | Budapest FS02 IM | D18 |
| Mar 2011 | Nhat Minh To | 2,345 | Budapest FS03 IM | B12 |
| Mar 2014 | Imre Varasdy | 2,342 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | E42 |
| Sep 2012 | Istvan Gelle | 2,335 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | D15 |
| Feb 2014 | Csaba Kerek | 2,331 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2012 | 52 | 39.5 | 2,255 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2010 | 33 | 22 | 2,221 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2011 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2004 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,114 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2010 | 27 | 15 | 2,145 |
| Budapest FS08 FM | 2002 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,132 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2012 | 21 | 15 | 2,218 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2011 | 20 | 9 | 2,222 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Richard Farkas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristof Koczo's chess games?
1,013 games by Kristof Koczo, 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 Kristof Koczo has played.
What does Kristof Koczo play on the first move as White?
Across 502 games with White in our database, Kristof Koczo opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristof Koczo answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kristof Koczo play as White?
As White, Kristof Koczo's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (64 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (59 games, 50.8% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 39.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 502 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristof Koczo play as Black?
As Black, Kristof Koczo most often plays: Slav Defense (108 games, 45.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (64 games, 35.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (48 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 511 games.
What is Kristof Koczo's FIDE rating?
Kristof Koczo is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Kristof Koczo played?
Our database contains 1,013 games by Kristof Koczo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 411 wins, 310 draws, 292 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristof Koczo?
1,013 games by Kristof Koczo 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.