Prepare against Sandor Kaszas
Hungary · World #24,790 classical · FIDE ID 736350
When preparing against Sandor Kaszas, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Sandor Kaszas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Kaszas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Kaszas 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 | 2,019 | 2,125 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 53 | 21 | 25 | 53.5% |
| As White | 56 | 37 | 8 | 11 | 66.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Kaszas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Kaszas's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 94.6% | 73.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 73.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kaszas usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kaszas usually continues Bc4 (93.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Kaszas usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kaszas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kaszas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 62.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 37.9% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Sandor Kaszas's chess games
All 99 games by Sandor Kaszas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 53 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Zoltan Szabo | 2,320 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | C28 |
| Jul 2005 | Norbert Szelenyi | 2,301 | 10th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | C06 |
| Nov 2011 | Jernej Buzeti | 2,301 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | B20 |
| Apr 2007 | Tamas Takacs | 2,227 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B15 |
| Mar 2006 | Tri Hoang | 2,193 | 22nd Budapest Spring Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,048 |
| 24th Budapest Spring Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,017 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
| 22nd Budapest Spring Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 7 | 2,297 |
| 25th Budapest Spring Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Kaszas's chess games?
99 games by Sandor Kaszas, from Oct 2005 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 Sandor Kaszas has played.
What does Sandor Kaszas play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Sandor Kaszas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Kaszas answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sandor Kaszas play as White?
As White, Sandor Kaszas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Kaszas play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Kaszas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Sandor Kaszas's FIDE rating?
Sandor Kaszas is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sandor Kaszas played?
Our database contains 99 games by Sandor Kaszas, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Kaszas?
99 games by Sandor Kaszas 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.