Prepare against Pal Kiss
IM · Hungary · World #6,492 classical · FIDE ID 701475
Our database contains 1,289 games by Pal Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pal Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pal 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 | 2,235 | 2,413 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,371 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,349 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,289 | 445 | 642 | 202 | 34.5% |
| As White | 659 | 263 | 308 | 88 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 630 | 182 | 334 | 114 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pal Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pal Kiss's side.
First moves as White (659 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 617 | 93.6% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 3.8% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 2.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kiss usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 261 | 80.6% | 59.0% |
| c6 | 57 | 17.6% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 168 | 88.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 10.6% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Pal Kiss's chess games
All 1,289 games by Pal Kiss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 445 wins, 642 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 90 | 33/44/13 | 36.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 89 | 25/58/6 | 28.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 69 | 32/26/11 | 46.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 38/24/6 | 55.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 53 | 22/23/8 | 41.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 50 | 20/22/8 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 39 | 10/21/8 | 25.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 139 | 30/77/32 | 21.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 79 | 23/44/12 | 29.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 7/29/10 | 15.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 36 | 20/11/5 | 55.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 35 | 11/19/5 | 31.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 35 | 5/21/9 | 14.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 8/17/4 | 27.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 6/12/1 | 31.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 3/12/1 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,650 | chT-HUN 9899 | E99 |
| Jul 2026 | Balog,I1 | 2,575 | ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | E06 |
| Mar 2008 | Robert Ruck | 2,561 | chT-HUN 0708 | D17 |
| Jan 1992 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,510 | Budapest Statisztika IM | E99 |
| May 2006 | Attila Czebe | 2,505 | 25th Zalakaros Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger | 1997 | 40 | 29 | 2,473 |
| Balatonlelle IM | 2005 | 29 | 19 | 2,444 |
| Eger Open | 1992 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,383 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,416 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,203 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 22 | 8 | 2,288 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 06 | 2014 | 21 | 13 | 2,289 |
| Dortmund Open | 1991 | 19 | 13 | 2,475 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoltan Bela Eberth (11 games) · Zoltan Hajnal (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pal Kiss's chess games?
1,289 games by Pal Kiss, from Apr 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 Pal Kiss has played.
What does Pal Kiss play on the first move as White?
Across 659 games with White in our database, Pal Kiss opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pal Kiss answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Pal Kiss play as White?
As White, Pal Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (90 games, 36.7% win rate); Slav Defense (89 games, 28.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (69 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 659 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pal Kiss play as Black?
As Black, Pal Kiss most often plays: Slav Defense (139 games, 21.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (79 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (46 games, 15.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 630 games.
What is Pal Kiss's FIDE rating?
Pal Kiss is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Pal Kiss played?
Our database contains 1,289 games by Pal Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 445 wins, 642 draws, 202 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pal Kiss?
1,289 games by Pal 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.