Prepare against Tibor Keseru
Hungary · World #31,033 classical · FIDE ID 705721
Our database contains 58 games by Tibor Keseru, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Keseru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Keseru 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 | 1,979 | 1,979 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,907 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 27.6% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Keseru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Keseru's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 42.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Keseru usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Keseru usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Keseru usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Keseru usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Tibor Keseru's chess games
All 58 games by Tibor Keseru in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Ferenc Solymosi | 1,952 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | A04 |
| Jul 2022 | Erno Maraczi | 1,929 | 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | B24 |
| Jul 2018 | Imre Sandor | 1,840 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Renata Balazs-Szalai | 1,836 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | C47 |
| Jul 2018 | Bence Tumo | 1,826 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,903 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,896 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 04th | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,591 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 10th | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Keseru's chess games?
58 games by Tibor Keseru, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Keseru has played.
What does Tibor Keseru play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Tibor Keseru opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Keseru answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Tibor Keseru play as White?
As White, Tibor Keseru's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Keseru play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Keseru most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Tibor Keseru's FIDE rating?
Tibor Keseru is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tibor Keseru played?
Our database contains 58 games by Tibor Keseru, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Keseru?
58 games by Tibor Keseru 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.