Prepare against Peter Kosa
Hungary · World #24,938 classical · FIDE ID 719170
Our database contains 296 games by Peter Kosa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kosa 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 | 2,018 | 2,195 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,058 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,128 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 90 | 113 | 93 | 30.4% |
| As White | 145 | 47 | 59 | 39 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 151 | 43 | 54 | 54 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kosa's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 86.9% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 11.7% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kosa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kosa usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kosa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kosa usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kosa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kosa usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 96.0% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 73.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 22.4% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Peter Kosa's chess games
All 296 games by Peter Kosa 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: 90 wins, 113 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Agnes Felkai | 2,295 | chT2-HUN 9899 | B20 |
| Jan 1997 | Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij | 2,295 | Providencia Open | D35 |
| Feb 2000 | Endre Francsics | 2,285 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B06 |
| Feb 1998 | Peter Donka | 2,280 | Debrecen | B33 |
| Jan 1997 | Lajos Kovacs | 2,260 | Providencia Open | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 26 | 12 | 2,153 |
| Debrecen | 1998 | 15 | 9 | 2,278 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,186 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kosa's chess games?
296 games by Peter Kosa, 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 Peter Kosa has played.
What does Peter Kosa play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Peter Kosa opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kosa answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Peter Kosa play as White?
As White, Peter Kosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kosa play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kosa most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Peter Kosa's FIDE rating?
Peter Kosa is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (May 2012).
How many games has Peter Kosa played?
Our database contains 296 games by Peter Kosa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 113 draws, 93 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kosa?
296 games by Peter Kosa 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.