Prepare against Istvan Blasko
IM · Hungary · World #9,819 classical · FIDE ID 718181
Our database contains 734 games by Istvan Blasko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Blasko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Blasko 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 | 2,172 | 2,397 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 734 | 258 | 310 | 166 | 35.1% |
| As White | 372 | 143 | 159 | 70 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 362 | 115 | 151 | 96 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Blasko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Blasko's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 249 | 66.9% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 87 | 23.4% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 4.8% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.8% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Blasko usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Blasko usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Blasko usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Blasko usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Blasko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Blasko usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 80.3% | 49.7% |
| e6 | 29 | 15.8% | 53.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 87.7% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.4% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Istvan Blasko's chess games
All 734 games by Istvan Blasko 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: 258 wins, 310 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 4/22/4 | 13.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/12/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 18/4/4 | 69.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/11/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/8/3 | 52.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 64 | 22/21/21 | 34.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 44 | 12/25/7 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Andras Dr. Flumbort | 2,518 | Winterthur Open | D76 |
| Oct 2001 | Lajos Seres | 2,474 | Budapest FS10 IM-A | D80 |
| Jan 2001 | Albert Bokros | 2,444 | ch-HUN U20 | B53 |
| Aug 2004 | Zoltan Hajnal | 2,407 | Fuzesabony Rapid Open 8th | D12 |
| Nov 2009 | Adam Popovics | 2,394 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,268 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2004 | 45 | 29.5 | 2,385 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 1999 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2001 | 17 | 12 | 2,374 |
| Miskolc Avas Open | 1999 | 17 | 8 | 2,097 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2002 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,348 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 12 | 9 | 2,315 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoltan Hajnal (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Blasko's chess games?
734 games by Istvan Blasko, 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 Blasko has played.
What does Istvan Blasko play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Istvan Blasko opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Blasko answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Istvan Blasko play as White?
As White, Istvan Blasko's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Blasko play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Blasko most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 34.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Istvan Blasko's FIDE rating?
Istvan Blasko is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Istvan Blasko played?
Our database contains 734 games by Istvan Blasko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 310 draws, 166 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Blasko?
734 games by Istvan Blasko 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.