Prepare against Krisztian Kassay
Hungary · World #16,854 classical · FIDE ID 727288
Our database contains 210 games by Krisztian Kassay, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krisztian Kassay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krisztian Kassay 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 | 2,086 | 2,251 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,153 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,221 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 76 | 49 | 85 | 36.2% |
| As White | 107 | 37 | 30 | 40 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 39 | 19 | 45 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krisztian Kassay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krisztian Kassay's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 84.1% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 10.3% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kassay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kassay usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 72.0% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 18.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 79.5% | 46.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 62.5% |
Krisztian Kassay's chess games
All 210 games by Krisztian Kassay in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 49 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,433 | ch-HUN Rapid | B07 |
| Jul 2022 | Tamas Meszaros | 2,368 | ch-HUN Rapid | C41 |
| Nov 2015 | Laszlo Mate | 2,278 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | B34 |
| Dec 2014 | Csaba Papp Zoltan | 2,272 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1415 | B43 |
| Dec 2017 | Julianna Terbe | 2,250 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 49 | 22.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2016 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,094 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,201 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,372 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,198 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krisztian Kassay's chess games?
210 games by Krisztian Kassay, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Krisztian Kassay has played.
What does Krisztian Kassay play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Krisztian Kassay opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krisztian Kassay answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Krisztian Kassay play as White?
As White, Krisztian Kassay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krisztian Kassay play as Black?
As Black, Krisztian Kassay most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Krisztian Kassay's FIDE rating?
Krisztian Kassay is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Krisztian Kassay played?
Our database contains 210 games by Krisztian Kassay, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 49 draws, 85 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krisztian Kassay?
210 games by Krisztian Kassay 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.