Prepare against Sandor Kiss
Hungary · World #128,000 classical · FIDE ID 711047
When preparing against Sandor Kiss, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Sandor Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Kiss 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 | 1,652 | 2,111 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 22 | 27 | 57 | 20.8% |
| As White | 55 | 13 | 15 | 27 | 23.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Kiss's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 56.4% | 27.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 34.5% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 27.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nc3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kiss usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Kiss usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 31.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Sandor Kiss's chess games
All 106 games by Sandor Kiss 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: 22 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Jozsef Istvan Gal | 2,337 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B23 |
| Apr 2010 | Tamas Borsavolgyi | 2,296 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | C19 |
| Sep 2004 | Zoltan Karolyfalvi | 2,206 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | D13 |
| Feb 2005 | Attila Kaman | 2,192 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | E94 |
| Jan 2005 | Tamas Feher | 2,187 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,208 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,824 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,989 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Kiss's chess games?
106 games by Sandor Kiss, 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 Sandor Kiss has played.
What does Sandor Kiss play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Sandor Kiss opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Kiss answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sandor Kiss play as White?
As White, Sandor Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Kiss play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Kiss most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Sandor Kiss's FIDE rating?
Sandor Kiss is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (May 2012).
How many games has Sandor Kiss played?
Our database contains 106 games by Sandor Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 27 draws, 57 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Kiss?
106 games by Sandor Kiss 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.