Prepare against Istvan Vojan
Hungary · World #72,607 classical · FIDE ID 706116
When preparing against Istvan Vojan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Istvan Vojan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Vojan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Vojan 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 | 1,812 | 2,126 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 66 | 44 | 68 | 37.1% |
| As White | 86 | 36 | 19 | 31 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 30 | 25 | 37 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Vojan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Vojan's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 94.2% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Vojan usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Vojan usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vojan usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vojan usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vojan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 18.2% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Istvan Vojan's chess games
All 178 games by Istvan Vojan 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: 66 wins, 44 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Borislav Andjic | 2,122 | 15th IBCA Olympiad | B12 |
| Jun 2004 | Robert Csolig | 2,113 | Budapest FS06 FM-A | B33 |
| Feb 1998 | Rafal Gunajew | 2,095 | 3rd IBCA WorldCup | B21 |
| Aug 2001 | Gediminas Rutkauskas | 2,061 | IBCA WorldCup 4th Prelim B | B21 |
| Aug 2001 | Emil Muri | 2,050 | IBCA WorldCup 4th Prelim B | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 10 | 5 | – |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,710 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 11th IBCA-ol blind | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,138 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 3rd IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Vojan's chess games?
178 games by Istvan Vojan, 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 Vojan has played.
What does Istvan Vojan play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Istvan Vojan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Vojan answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Istvan Vojan play as White?
As White, Istvan Vojan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Vojan play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Vojan most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Istvan Vojan's FIDE rating?
Istvan Vojan is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Istvan Vojan played?
Our database contains 178 games by Istvan Vojan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 44 draws, 68 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Vojan?
178 games by Istvan Vojan 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.