Prepare against Mihaly Csikos
CM · Hungary · World #46,019 classical · FIDE ID 707678
Our database contains 424 games by Mihaly Csikos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihaly Csikos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihaly Csikos 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 | 1,909 | 2,224 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,039 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,055 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 424 | 162 | 142 | 120 | 38.2% |
| As White | 216 | 90 | 69 | 57 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 208 | 72 | 73 | 63 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihaly Csikos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihaly Csikos's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 82.4% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 11.1% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.5% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Csikos usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Csikos usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Csikos usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Csikos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Csikos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Csikos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 88.8% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.2% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 78.5% | 46.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 20.0% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Mihaly Csikos's chess games
All 424 games by Mihaly Csikos 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: 162 wins, 142 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 22/13/13 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 14/16/13 | 32.6% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Vaszilij Sikula | 2,465 | Balaton Cup | A91 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozsef Mihalko | 2,350 | 14th Zalakaros Open | B22 |
| Apr 2008 | Tamas-Kristof Balla | 2,341 | chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | B22 |
| Jul 2004 | Balazs Martini | 2,311 | 1st Goed Open | D05 |
| Nov 2002 | Ferenc Czibulya | 2,306 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,224 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,117 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,186 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,188 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihaly Csikos's chess games?
424 games by Mihaly Csikos, 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 Mihaly Csikos has played.
What does Mihaly Csikos play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Mihaly Csikos opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihaly Csikos answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mihaly Csikos play as White?
As White, Mihaly Csikos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihaly Csikos play as Black?
As Black, Mihaly Csikos most often plays: Petrov's Defense (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Mihaly Csikos's FIDE rating?
Mihaly Csikos is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Mihaly Csikos played?
Our database contains 424 games by Mihaly Csikos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 142 draws, 120 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihaly Csikos?
424 games by Mihaly Csikos 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.