Prepare against Tibor Kozak
Hungary · World #87,160 classical · FIDE ID 714445
When preparing against Tibor Kozak, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 111 games by Tibor Kozak, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Kozak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Kozak 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 | 1,767 | 1,806 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,797 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 22 | 51 | 38 | 19.8% |
| As White | 55 | 11 | 30 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Kozak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Kozak's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 94.5% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kozak usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Kozak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kozak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 86.5% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Tibor Kozak's chess games
All 111 games by Tibor Kozak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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, 51 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Tamas Isepy | 2,110 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | B40 |
| Apr 2010 | Andras Balazs | 2,016 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | B14 |
| Oct 2016 | Balazs Horvath | 1,996 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | B81 |
| Feb 2017 | Lajos Fekete | 1,841 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | D66 |
| Mar 2019 | Janos Degi | 1,833 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,930 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,749 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,942 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,714 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,740 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Kozak's chess games?
111 games by Tibor Kozak, from Jul 2010 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 Kozak has played.
What does Tibor Kozak play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Tibor Kozak opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Kozak answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tibor Kozak play as White?
As White, Tibor Kozak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Kozak play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Kozak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Tibor Kozak's FIDE rating?
Tibor Kozak is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Tibor Kozak played?
Our database contains 111 games by Tibor Kozak, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 51 draws, 38 losses (19.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Kozak?
111 games by Tibor Kozak 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.