Prepare against Mate Kiraly
Hungary · World #69,407 classical · FIDE ID 705748
When preparing against Mate Kiraly, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 103 games by Mate Kiraly, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mate Kiraly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Kiraly 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 | 1,823 | 1,874 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 39 | 25 | 39 | 37.9% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Kiraly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Kiraly's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kiraly usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Kiraly usually continues b3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kiraly usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 58.6% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 41.4% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Mate Kiraly's chess games
All 103 games by Mate Kiraly in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Attila Szijarto | 2,101 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B07 |
| May 2012 | Sandor Szabo | 2,060 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | C07 |
| Nov 2012 | Ferenc Varga | 1,979 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | E87 |
| Mar 2014 | Ferenc Heinrich | 1,970 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A45 |
| Mar 2013 | Sandor Erdelyi | 1,909 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 29 | 11.5 | 1,693 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,929 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 9 | 1,988 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,581 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,535 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Kiraly's chess games?
103 games by Mate Kiraly, from Jul 2008 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 Mate Kiraly has played.
What does Mate Kiraly play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Mate Kiraly opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Kiraly answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mate Kiraly play as White?
As White, Mate Kiraly's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Kiraly play as Black?
As Black, Mate Kiraly most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Mate Kiraly's FIDE rating?
Mate Kiraly is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Mate Kiraly played?
Our database contains 103 games by Mate Kiraly, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Kiraly?
103 games by Mate Kiraly 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.