Prepare against Zoltan Kiss
Hungary · World #34,303 classical · FIDE ID 721590
When preparing against Zoltan Kiss, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 151 games by Zoltan Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Kiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Kiss 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 | 1,962 | 2,235 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 41 | 62 | 48 | 27.2% |
| As White | 71 | 22 | 34 | 15 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 19 | 28 | 33 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Kiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Kiss's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 59.2% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 33.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kiss usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kiss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 57.6% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
Zoltan Kiss's chess games
All 151 games by Zoltan Kiss 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: 41 wins, 62 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Balazs Martini | 2,323 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | B22 |
| Mar 2004 | Janos Valis | 2,144 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | C26 |
| Mar 2008 | Zoltan Bene | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | A80 |
| Oct 2004 | Jozsef Imre | 2,125 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | B22 |
| Dec 2006 | Gabriella Marton | 2,115 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,074 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,098 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,113 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,982 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Kiss's chess games?
151 games by Zoltan Kiss, 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 Zoltan Kiss has played.
What does Zoltan Kiss play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Zoltan Kiss opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Kiss answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Kiss play as White?
As White, Zoltan Kiss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Kiss play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Kiss most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Zoltan Kiss's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Kiss is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Zoltan Kiss played?
Our database contains 151 games by Zoltan Kiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 62 draws, 48 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Kiss?
151 games by Zoltan Kiss 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.