Prepare against Samson Kardos
Hungary · World #72,609 classical · FIDE ID 743666
When preparing against Samson Kardos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Samson Kardos, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samson Kardos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samson Kardos 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 | 1,812 | 1,841 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 28.3% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samson Kardos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samson Kardos's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kardos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kardos usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kardos usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Samson Kardos's chess games
All 60 games by Samson Kardos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Attila Janos Nemeth | 2,109 | 22nd Budapest Spring Open | B76 |
| Dec 2006 | Ferenc Berki | 2,051 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | D46 |
| May 2009 | Zoltan Sipka | 1,952 | Eger Tavasz Open | D44 |
| May 2009 | Krisztian Szego | 1,827 | Eger Tavasz Open | C14 |
| Mar 2006 | Jozsef Sebestyen | 1,827 | 22nd Budapest Spring Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U18 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| 22nd Budapest Spring Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,813 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Eger Tavasz Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,841 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| 29th Pannonia Cup | Group A | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,638 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samson Kardos's chess games?
60 games by Samson Kardos, from Jan 2007 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 Samson Kardos has played.
What does Samson Kardos play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Samson Kardos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samson Kardos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samson Kardos play as White?
As White, Samson Kardos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samson Kardos play as Black?
As Black, Samson Kardos most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Samson Kardos's FIDE rating?
Samson Kardos is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Samson Kardos played?
Our database contains 60 games by Samson Kardos, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samson Kardos?
60 games by Samson Kardos 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.