Prepare against Richard Keresztes
FM · Hungary · World #9,561 classical · FIDE ID 719919
Our database contains 478 games by Richard Keresztes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Keresztes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Keresztes 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 | 2,176 | 2,323 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,227 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,372 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 139 | 231 | 108 | 29.1% |
| As White | 239 | 76 | 123 | 40 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 239 | 63 | 108 | 68 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Keresztes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Keresztes's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 224 | 93.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Keresztes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 76.1% | 47.7% |
| Nc6 | 20 | 17.7% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 84.2% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.2% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Richard Keresztes's chess games
All 478 games by Richard Keresztes 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: 139 wins, 231 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 31 | 9/20/2 | 29.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 10/18/17 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/13/4 | 19.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,527 | ch-HUN Rapid | A28 |
| Mar 2017 | Jergus Pechac | 2,444 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | B20 |
| Feb 2006 | Tibor Reiss | 2,396 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | D36 |
| Jan 2016 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,382 | Kecskemet Caissa IM New Year | A12 |
| Jan 2013 | Shinya Kojima | 2,349 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 01 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 04 | 2014 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,211 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 09 | 2013 | 28 | 11 | 2,166 |
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2005 | 27 | 17 | 2,298 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM New Year | 2016 | 22 | 9 | 2,193 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 12 | 2015 | 20 | 7 | 2,175 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 05 | 2015 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,183 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 07 | 2016 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,197 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,299 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tibor Farkas (16 games) · Gyula Meszaros (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Keresztes's chess games?
478 games by Richard Keresztes, 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 Keresztes has played.
What does Richard Keresztes play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Richard Keresztes opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Keresztes answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Richard Keresztes play as White?
As White, Richard Keresztes's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Keresztes play as Black?
As Black, Richard Keresztes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Richard Keresztes's FIDE rating?
Richard Keresztes is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Richard Keresztes played?
Our database contains 478 games by Richard Keresztes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 231 draws, 108 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Keresztes?
478 games by Richard Keresztes 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.