Prepare against Peter Kossela
Hungary · World #19,178 classical · FIDE ID 797707
When preparing against Peter Kossela, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 76 games by Peter Kossela, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Kossela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Kossela 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 | 2,064 | 2,089 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,056 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 32 | 21 | 23 | 42.1% |
| As White | 38 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Kossela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Kossela's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 92.1% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kossela usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kossela usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kossela usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kossela usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kossela usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Peter Kossela's chess games
All 76 games by Peter Kossela in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Adam Horvath | 2,420 | ch-HUN Rapid | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | Csaba Horvath | 2,209 | 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter Szakolczai | 2,148 | 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | A44 |
| Jul 2026 | Istvan Dr. Balvanyos | 2,113 | 29th Pannonia Cup 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Matyas Marodi | 2,044 | 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,605 |
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,791 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,766 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,704 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Kossela's chess games?
76 games by Peter Kossela, from Aug 2017 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 Peter Kossela has played.
What does Peter Kossela play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Peter Kossela opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Kossela answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Peter Kossela play as White?
As White, Peter Kossela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Kossela play as Black?
As Black, Peter Kossela most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Peter Kossela's FIDE rating?
Peter Kossela is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Peter Kossela played?
Our database contains 76 games by Peter Kossela, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Kossela?
76 games by Peter Kossela 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.