Prepare against Mate Kurcsics
Hungary · World #17,443 classical · FIDE ID 706892
When preparing against Mate Kurcsics, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Mate Kurcsics, covering Sep 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mate Kurcsics's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mate Kurcsics 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 | 2,081 | 2,147 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,018 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 71 | 46 | 46 | 43.6% |
| As White | 75 | 44 | 15 | 16 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mate Kurcsics's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mate Kurcsics's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 68.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kurcsics usually continues Nf3 (74.2% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kurcsics usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kurcsics usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Mate Kurcsics's chess games
All 163 games by Mate Kurcsics in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Nov 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: 71 wins, 46 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Mate Finszter | 2,328 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | B06 |
| Oct 2016 | Richard Cseke | 2,304 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | B13 |
| Jan 2017 | Bence Bubits | 2,185 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | B30 |
| Apr 2017 | Laszlo Schmikli | 2,180 | chT4-HUN 1617 | A03 |
| Jul 2014 | Tamas Horvath | 2,178 | Gyor Open A 5th | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,186 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,946 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,175 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,947 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,726 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mate Kurcsics's chess games?
163 games by Mate Kurcsics, from Sep 2010 to Nov 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 Kurcsics has played.
What does Mate Kurcsics play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Mate Kurcsics opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mate Kurcsics answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mate Kurcsics play as White?
As White, Mate Kurcsics's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mate Kurcsics play as Black?
As Black, Mate Kurcsics most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Mate Kurcsics's FIDE rating?
Mate Kurcsics is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Mate Kurcsics played?
Our database contains 163 games by Mate Kurcsics, covering Sep 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 46 draws, 46 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mate Kurcsics?
163 games by Mate Kurcsics 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.