Prepare against Istvan Banhazi
Hungary · World #50,196 classical · FIDE ID 703800
When preparing against Istvan Banhazi, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 356 games by Istvan Banhazi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Banhazi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Banhazi 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 | 1,892 | 2,173 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 110 | 113 | 133 | 30.9% |
| As White | 176 | 65 | 58 | 53 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 180 | 45 | 55 | 80 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Banhazi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Banhazi's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 98.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Banhazi usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Banhazi usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Banhazi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Banhazi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Banhazi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 96.6% | 38.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 91.4% | 37.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Istvan Banhazi's chess games
All 356 games by Istvan Banhazi 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: 110 wins, 113 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 14/13/21 | 29.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 7/8/13 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Alexsander M Morgulov | 2,375 | 7th Budapest Spring Open | A56 |
| Jan 1991 | Peter Donka | 2,335 | chT-HUN | A90 |
| Jan 1999 | Ferenc Pasztor | 2,295 | Balaton Open | E16 |
| Jan 1991 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,285 | chT-HUN | A42 |
| Jan 1994 | Istvan Mufics | 2,250 | chT2-HUN 9394 | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2003 | 24 | 10 | 2,026 |
| Budapest FS09 Elo | 2000 | 20 | 8 | 2,020 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2001 | 12 | 6 | 2,067 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,993 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,219 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Banhazi's chess games?
356 games by Istvan Banhazi, 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 Istvan Banhazi has played.
What does Istvan Banhazi play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Istvan Banhazi opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Banhazi answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Istvan Banhazi play as White?
As White, Istvan Banhazi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Banhazi play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Banhazi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 29.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Istvan Banhazi's FIDE rating?
Istvan Banhazi is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Istvan Banhazi played?
Our database contains 356 games by Istvan Banhazi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 113 draws, 133 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Banhazi?
356 games by Istvan Banhazi 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.