Prepare against Istvan Abel
Serbia · World #85,198 classical · FIDE ID 940607
When preparing against Istvan Abel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Istvan Abel, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Abel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Abel 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 | 1,773 | 1,818 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 25.0% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Abel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Abel's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Abel usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Abel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Istvan Abel's chess games
All 36 games by Istvan Abel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Karolj Vadoc | 1,920 | 19th Senta Open | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Ondrej Jokman | 1,797 | Lakitelek Magyarok Open | C35 |
| Jul 2017 | Zoltan Homolya | 1,664 | 21st Senta Open | B34 |
| Jul 2015 | Katalin Mravik | 1,533 | 19th Senta Open | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Sandor S Rozsa | 1,483 | 21st Senta Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,741 |
| 19th Senta Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 21st Senta Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,746 |
| 16th Senta Open B | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,898 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,469 |
| 18th Senta Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,645 |
| 15th Senta Open B | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Abel's chess games?
36 games by Istvan Abel, from Nov 2009 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 Istvan Abel has played.
What does Istvan Abel play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Istvan Abel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Abel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Istvan Abel play as White?
As White, Istvan Abel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Abel play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Abel most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Istvan Abel's FIDE rating?
Istvan Abel is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Istvan Abel played?
Our database contains 36 games by Istvan Abel, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Abel?
36 games by Istvan Abel 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.