Prepare against Sandor Kakuk
Hungary · World #27,941 classical · FIDE ID 705446
Our database contains 438 games by Sandor Kakuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Kakuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Kakuk 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 | 1,998 | 2,252 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,108 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,156 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 154 | 150 | 134 | 35.2% |
| As White | 224 | 94 | 66 | 64 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 214 | 60 | 84 | 70 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Kakuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Kakuk's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 77.2% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 48 | 21.4% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kakuk usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kakuk usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kakuk usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kakuk usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kakuk usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kakuk usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 95.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 72.8% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 25.9% | 38.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Sandor Kakuk's chess games
All 438 games by Sandor Kakuk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 154 wins, 150 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/13/15 | 40.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 8/18/7 | 24.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Thien Hai Dao | 2,480 | Bekescsaba | B99 |
| Jan 2009 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,445 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | B50 |
| Jan 2000 | Levente Vajda | 2,445 | Erkel Memorial Open | B09 |
| Jan 1997 | Sandor Deak | 2,325 | Sarospatak Open | B43 |
| Jan 1995 | Andras Vajda | 2,325 | Sarospatak Open A | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bekescsaba | 1996 | 21 | 10 | 2,325 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1997 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,258 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Kakuk's chess games?
438 games by Sandor Kakuk, from Apr 2003 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 Sandor Kakuk has played.
What does Sandor Kakuk play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Sandor Kakuk opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Kakuk answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sandor Kakuk play as White?
As White, Sandor Kakuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Kakuk play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Kakuk most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Sandor Kakuk's FIDE rating?
Sandor Kakuk is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Sandor Kakuk played?
Our database contains 438 games by Sandor Kakuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 150 draws, 134 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Kakuk?
438 games by Sandor Kakuk 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.