Prepare against Richard Cseke
FM · Hungary · World #4,742 classical · FIDE ID 708305
Our database contains 200 games by Richard Cseke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Cseke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Cseke 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 | 2,280 | 2,332 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 85 | 65 | 50 | 42.5% |
| As White | 108 | 44 | 38 | 26 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 92 | 41 | 27 | 24 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Cseke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Cseke's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 48.1% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 50 | 46.3% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cseke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cseke usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cseke usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Cseke usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cseke usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Cseke usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 85.4% | 63.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Richard Cseke's chess games
All 200 games by Richard Cseke 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: 85 wins, 65 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Istvan Izso | 2,523 | Tapolca Open | A62 |
| Mar 1999 | Tamas Halasz | 2,385 | chT3-HUN 9899 | B21 |
| Oct 2000 | Gabor Pinter | 2,378 | chT3-HUN 0001 | B21 |
| Jan 1993 | Sandor Farago | 2,375 | Budapest FS12 IM-B | B78 |
| Jan 2009 | Andras Meszaros | 2,324 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,246 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,307 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,304 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,387 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-B | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Cseke's chess games?
200 games by Richard Cseke, 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 Richard Cseke has played.
What does Richard Cseke play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Richard Cseke opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Cseke answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Cseke play as White?
As White, Richard Cseke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Cseke play as Black?
As Black, Richard Cseke most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Richard Cseke's FIDE rating?
Richard Cseke is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Richard Cseke played?
Our database contains 200 games by Richard Cseke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 65 draws, 50 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Cseke?
200 games by Richard Cseke 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.