Prepare against Tibor Karolyi
IM · Hungary · World #3,984 classical · FIDE ID 700312
When preparing against Tibor Karolyi, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 13.0% over 23 games.
Our database contains 709 games by Tibor Karolyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Karolyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Karolyi 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 | 2,303 | 2,401 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 709 | 172 | 428 | 109 | 24.3% |
| As White | 359 | 96 | 217 | 46 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 350 | 76 | 211 | 63 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Karolyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Karolyi's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 266 | 74.1% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 74 | 20.6% | 54.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.9% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Karolyi usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Karolyi usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Karolyi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Karolyi usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Karolyi usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Karolyi usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 42.8% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 35 | 25.4% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 21 | 15.2% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 11.6% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 46.8% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 27.4% | 60.3% |
| f5 | 27 | 21.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Tibor Karolyi's chess games
All 709 games by Tibor Karolyi 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: 172 wins, 428 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 33 | 10/23/0 | 30.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 7/15/5 | 25.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/16/0 | 23.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/11/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 4/13/2 | 21.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 35 | 6/26/3 | 17.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 9/17/6 | 28.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 6/18/2 | 23.1% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 3/12/8 | 13.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 3/17/2 | 13.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Peter Leko | 2,600 | Kecskemet Dutep Open | B12 |
| Jan 1993 | Andras Adorjan | 2,545 | chT-HUN | A06 |
| Jan 1986 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,535 | Goglidze Memorial | B50 |
| Jan 1989 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,535 | Perenyi Memorial | D44 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter K Wells | 2,515 | chT-HUN 9899 | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 44 | 24.5 | 2,408 |
| Helsinki2 | 1990 | 18 | 11 | 2,428 |
| OHRA-B | 1988 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,447 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-HUN | 1986 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
| Goglidze Memorial | 1986 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,403 |
| Lvov | 1988 | 14 | 5 | 2,370 |
| 3rd Paks Atom Cup GM | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Karolyi's chess games?
709 games by Tibor Karolyi, 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 Tibor Karolyi has played.
What does Tibor Karolyi play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Tibor Karolyi opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Karolyi answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Tibor Karolyi play as White?
As White, Tibor Karolyi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Karolyi play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Karolyi most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (35 games, 17.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Tibor Karolyi's FIDE rating?
Tibor Karolyi is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Tibor Karolyi played?
Our database contains 709 games by Tibor Karolyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 428 draws, 109 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Karolyi?
709 games by Tibor Karolyi 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.