Prepare against Istvan Gelle
FM · Hungary · World #13,900 classical · FIDE ID 706205
Our database contains 444 games by Istvan Gelle, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Gelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Gelle 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 | 2,117 | 2,358 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,261 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,261 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 180 | 141 | 123 | 40.5% |
| As White | 222 | 96 | 64 | 62 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 222 | 84 | 77 | 61 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Gelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Gelle's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 221 | 99.5% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gelle usually continues Bf4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gelle usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gelle usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gelle usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 93 | 89.4% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 98.6% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Istvan Gelle's chess games
All 444 games by Istvan Gelle 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: 180 wins, 141 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 131 | 64/35/32 | 48.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 71 | 25/26/20 | 35.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 15/14/4 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Acs,Peter | 2,561 | ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Gerard Ayats Llobera | 2,440 | 26th Sants Open | A40 |
| Jul 2022 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,433 | ch-HUN Rapid | D00 |
| Jul 2019 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,432 | ch-HUN rapid | A45 |
| Feb 2019 | Mate Bagi | 2,432 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 16 | 5 | 2,278 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,425 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,411 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,334 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Gelle's chess games?
444 games by Istvan Gelle, 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 Istvan Gelle has played.
What does Istvan Gelle play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Istvan Gelle opens with 1.d4 (100% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Gelle answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Istvan Gelle play as White?
As White, Istvan Gelle's most-played openings in our database are: London System (131 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Gelle play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Gelle most often plays: Slav Defense (71 games, 35.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Istvan Gelle's FIDE rating?
Istvan Gelle is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Istvan Gelle played?
Our database contains 444 games by Istvan Gelle, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 141 draws, 123 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Gelle?
444 games by Istvan Gelle 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.