Prepare against Sandor Kustar
IM · Hungary · World #7,591 classical · FIDE ID 702900
When preparing against Sandor Kustar, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 858 games by Sandor Kustar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Kustar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Kustar 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 | 2,213 | 2,384 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,347 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,358 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 858 | 315 | 322 | 221 | 36.7% |
| As White | 440 | 183 | 168 | 89 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 418 | 132 | 154 | 132 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Kustar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Kustar's side.
First moves as White (440 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 373 | 84.8% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 45 | 10.2% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.2% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 1.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kustar usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kustar usually continues g3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kustar usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kustar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kustar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kustar usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 47.3% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 20.8% | 62.8% |
| c6 | 34 | 16.4% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 7.2% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 90.1% | 44.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Sandor Kustar's chess games
All 858 games by Sandor Kustar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 315 wins, 322 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | English Opening | 111 | 55/40/16 | 49.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 63 | 28/21/14 | 44.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 20/9/10 | 51.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 4/20/4 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| E02 | Catalan | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 76 | 30/16/30 | 39.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 43 | 21/12/10 | 48.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 3/11/11 | 12.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Alexander P. Vaulin | 2,547 | 18th Zalakaros Open | A35 |
| Jan 1994 | Valery A Loginov | 2,540 | 10th Budapest Spring Open | E03 |
| May 1999 | Gyula Sax | 2,524 | 18th Zalakaros Open | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Alex Sherzer | 2,495 | chT-HUN 9798 | E63 |
| Jul 2026 | Csaba Horvath | 2,491 | Hungarian Individual Rapid Championship 2026 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2003 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,388 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 20 | 13 | 2,403 |
| Berkeley Masters Open | 2008 | 18 | 6 | 2,220 |
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2000 | 15 | 11 | 2,418 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 14 | 9 | 2,491 |
| Bucharest Blue Autumn | 2003 | 14 | 4 | 2,254 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2002 | 13 | 3 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Kustar's chess games?
858 games by Sandor Kustar, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kustar has played.
What does Sandor Kustar play on the first move as White?
Across 440 games with White in our database, Sandor Kustar opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Kustar answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sandor Kustar play as White?
As White, Sandor Kustar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (111 games, 49.5% win rate); Réti Opening (63 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (39 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 440 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Kustar play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Kustar most often plays: Sicilian (76 games, 39.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 418 games.
What is Sandor Kustar's FIDE rating?
Sandor Kustar is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sandor Kustar played?
Our database contains 858 games by Sandor Kustar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 322 draws, 221 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Kustar?
858 games by Sandor Kustar 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.