Prepare against Istvan Banyai
Hungary · World #41,520 classical · FIDE ID 711640
Our database contains 133 games by Istvan Banyai, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Banyai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Banyai 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 | 1,928 | 2,008 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,951 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 31 | 75 | 27 | 23.3% |
| As White | 67 | 17 | 37 | 13 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 14 | 38 | 14 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Banyai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Banyai's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 64.2% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 35.8% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Banyai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Banyai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Banyai usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Banyai usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Banyai usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Banyai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 41.7% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Istvan Banyai's chess games
All 133 games by Istvan Banyai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 31 wins, 75 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | D46 |
| Sep 2014 | Laszlo Konya | 2,130 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | B00 |
| Apr 2010 | Peter Pap | 2,125 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | B80 |
| Apr 2013 | Istvan Hajdu | 2,113 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | A87 |
| Sep 2018 | Istvan Banki H | 2,082 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,924 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,960 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,996 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Banyai's chess games?
133 games by Istvan Banyai, from Jan 2007 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 Banyai has played.
What does Istvan Banyai play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Istvan Banyai opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Banyai answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Istvan Banyai play as White?
As White, Istvan Banyai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Banyai play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Banyai most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Istvan Banyai's FIDE rating?
Istvan Banyai is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Istvan Banyai played?
Our database contains 133 games by Istvan Banyai, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 75 draws, 27 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Banyai?
133 games by Istvan Banyai 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.