Prepare against Lajos Kiss
Hungary · World #10,601 classical · FIDE ID 727636
When preparing against Lajos Kiss, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Lajos Kiss, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Kiss 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 | 2,160 | 2,261 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,219 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,168 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 83 | 80 | 74 | 35.0% |
| As White | 134 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Kiss's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 91.0% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nc3 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nc3 (48.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kiss usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Kiss usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kiss usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kiss usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 18.4% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Lajos Kiss's chess games
All 237 games by Lajos Kiss in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 80 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,535 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | A50 |
| Jul 2023 | Georg Mohr | 2,419 | ch-HUN Rapid | A43 |
| Mar 2006 | Takisz Papagorasz | 2,296 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | E10 |
| Feb 2026 | Jianwen Wong | 2,295 | Isle of Wight Masters | E10 |
| Feb 2010 | Sandor Javor | 2,279 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,409 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,358 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,317 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,166 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4 | 1,780 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2,230 |
| chT-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Kiss's chess games?
237 games by Lajos Kiss, from Oct 2003 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 Lajos Kiss has played.
What does Lajos Kiss play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Lajos Kiss opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Kiss answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lajos Kiss play as White?
As White, Lajos Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Kiss play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Kiss most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Lajos Kiss's FIDE rating?
Lajos Kiss is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Lajos Kiss played?
Our database contains 237 games by Lajos Kiss, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 80 draws, 74 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Kiss?
237 games by Lajos Kiss 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.