Prepare against Tibor Kalla
Hungary · World #54,063 classical · FIDE ID 735515
Our database contains 33 games by Tibor Kalla, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Kalla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Kalla 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 | 1,877 | 2,109 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,986 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,986 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21.2% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Kalla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Kalla's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 28.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 28.1% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kalla usually continues f4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Kalla usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kalla usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kalla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Tibor Kalla's chess games
All 33 games by Tibor Kalla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Janos Bereczki | 2,174 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | C01 |
| Feb 2005 | Miklos Guba | 2,165 | Zuzmara Open | A01 |
| Feb 2005 | Elek Szurovszky | 2,153 | Zuzmara Open | C34 |
| Mar 2005 | David Katai | 2,150 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | B01 |
| Feb 2005 | Jozsef Botos | 2,042 | Zuzmara Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,232 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 0 | 1,878 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 2,054 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,718 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,074 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,167 |
| 7th Berze Memorial | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 1,785 |
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Kalla's chess games?
33 games by Tibor Kalla, from Jul 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 Tibor Kalla has played.
What does Tibor Kalla play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Tibor Kalla opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Kalla answers 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Tibor Kalla play as White?
As White, Tibor Kalla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Kalla play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Kalla most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tibor Kalla's FIDE rating?
Tibor Kalla is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Tibor Kalla played?
Our database contains 33 games by Tibor Kalla, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Kalla?
33 games by Tibor Kalla 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.