Prepare against Istvan Bereczki
Hungary · World #23,821 classical · FIDE ID 718955
Our database contains 209 games by Istvan Bereczki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Bereczki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Bereczki 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 | 2,026 | 2,166 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 75 | 53 | 81 | 35.9% |
| As White | 104 | 41 | 25 | 38 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 105 | 34 | 28 | 43 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Bereczki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Bereczki's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 36.5% | 43.4% |
| a3 | 26 | 25.0% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 12.5% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.7% | 21.4% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bereczki usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bereczki usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Bereczki usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 25% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bereczki usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Bereczki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bereczki usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 58.8% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 39.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 91.4% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
Istvan Bereczki's chess games
All 209 games by Istvan Bereczki 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: 75 wins, 53 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 26 | 15/6/5 | 57.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Viktor Balogh | 2,285 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | C46 |
| Apr 2008 | Kristof Koczo | 2,251 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | A04 |
| Jul 2003 | Tibor Leviczki | 2,250 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B72 |
| Dec 2004 | Janos Orso | 2,228 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | D02 |
| Oct 2003 | Laszlo Lako | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2003 | 18 | 7 | 2,103 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,264 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Bereczki's chess games?
209 games by Istvan Bereczki, 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 Bereczki has played.
What does Istvan Bereczki play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Istvan Bereczki opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.a3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Bereczki answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Istvan Bereczki play as White?
As White, Istvan Bereczki's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Bereczki play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Bereczki most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Istvan Bereczki's FIDE rating?
Istvan Bereczki is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Istvan Bereczki played?
Our database contains 209 games by Istvan Bereczki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 53 draws, 81 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Bereczki?
209 games by Istvan Bereczki 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.