Prepare against Mark Keresztes
Hungary · World #27,130 classical · FIDE ID 724939
When preparing against Mark Keresztes, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Mark Keresztes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Keresztes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Keresztes 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 | 2,003 | 2,147 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,131 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,131 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 77 | 85 | 66 | 33.8% |
| As White | 121 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 107 | 32 | 42 | 33 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Keresztes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Keresztes's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 119 | 98.3% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 55.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues Nc3 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 53.2% | 43.9% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 24.2% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.7% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 58.8% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
Mark Keresztes's chess games
All 228 games by Mark Keresztes 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: 77 wins, 85 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 15/13/13 | 36.6% |
| A36 | English Opening | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Martin Voigt | 2,332 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 05 | A25 |
| Apr 2008 | Andras Egyed | 2,293 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | D02 |
| Apr 2011 | Balazs Martini | 2,290 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | A26 |
| Nov 2010 | Adam Kormos | 2,250 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | D85 |
| Mar 2008 | Sebestyen Jr. Antal | 2,237 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,260 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| Kecskemet Caissa Rating 03 | 2012 | 10 | 8 | 2,105 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 12 | 2014 | 10 | 1 | 1,973 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,960 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Keresztes's chess games?
228 games by Mark Keresztes, 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 Mark Keresztes has played.
What does Mark Keresztes play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Mark Keresztes opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Keresztes answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Mark Keresztes play as White?
As White, Mark Keresztes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (41 games, 36.6% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Keresztes play as Black?
As Black, Mark Keresztes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Mark Keresztes's FIDE rating?
Mark Keresztes is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Mark Keresztes played?
Our database contains 228 games by Mark Keresztes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 85 draws, 66 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Keresztes?
228 games by Mark Keresztes 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.