Prepare against Kristof Pap
Hungary · World #39,567 classical · FIDE ID 767425
When preparing against Kristof Pap, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 85 games by Kristof Pap, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristof Pap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristof Pap 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 | 1,937 | 1,943 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 31.8% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristof Pap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristof Pap's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 50.0% | 34.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 43.2% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pap usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pap usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pap usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pap usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Pap usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 41.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Kristof Pap's chess games
All 85 games by Kristof Pap in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Hrisovaladis Peppas | 2,102 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | E11 |
| Oct 2021 | Antal Toviskes | 2,019 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | B17 |
| Nov 2012 | Attila Bela Horvath | 1,910 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | C00 |
| Sep 2022 | Attila Csukerda | 1,901 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | B37 |
| Mar 2019 | Bence Tumo | 1,863 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 1,618 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,827 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,854 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,711 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,890 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristof Pap's chess games?
85 games by Kristof Pap, from May 2012 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 Pap has played.
What does Kristof Pap play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Kristof Pap opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristof Pap answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kristof Pap play as White?
As White, Kristof Pap's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristof Pap play as Black?
As Black, Kristof Pap most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Kristof Pap's FIDE rating?
Kristof Pap is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kristof Pap played?
Our database contains 85 games by Kristof Pap, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristof Pap?
85 games by Kristof Pap 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.