Prepare against Ervin Igaz
FM · Serbia · World #27,950 classical · FIDE ID 925136
Our database contains 184 games by Ervin Igaz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ervin Igaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ervin Igaz 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 | 1,998 | 2,147 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 2,023 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 69 | 43 | 72 | 37.5% |
| As White | 98 | 41 | 17 | 40 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ervin Igaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ervin Igaz's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 98.0% | 50.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Igaz usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Igaz usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Igaz usually continues Qe2 (55.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Igaz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Igaz usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 75.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 20.5% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Ervin Igaz's chess games
All 184 games by Ervin Igaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 43 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 13/10/10 | 39.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Andras Toth | 2,401 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | D31 |
| Jul 2006 | Dusan Tatalovic | 2,273 | 10th Senta Open A | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Tibor Farkas | 2,271 | ch-Senta | B50 |
| Mar 2007 | Stevan Vidic | 2,271 | ch-Subotica Open | B50 |
| Feb 2007 | Vladimir Marjanusic | 2,265 | ch-Subotica Open | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Senta | 2017 | 27 | 17 | 2,002 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,082 |
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 1,896 |
| ch-Subotica | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,845 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ervin Igaz's chess games?
184 games by Ervin Igaz, from Apr 2003 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 Ervin Igaz has played.
What does Ervin Igaz play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Ervin Igaz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ervin Igaz answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ervin Igaz play as White?
As White, Ervin Igaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ervin Igaz play as Black?
As Black, Ervin Igaz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Ervin Igaz's FIDE rating?
Ervin Igaz is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ervin Igaz played?
Our database contains 184 games by Ervin Igaz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 43 draws, 72 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ervin Igaz?
184 games by Ervin Igaz 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.