Prepare against Istvan Bolyai
Hungary · World #78,224 classical · FIDE ID 754595
When preparing against Istvan Bolyai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Istvan Bolyai, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Bolyai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Bolyai 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 | 1,795 | 2,034 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 29.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Bolyai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Bolyai's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bolyai usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Bolyai usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Bolyai usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Istvan Bolyai's chess games
All 41 games by Istvan Bolyai in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Balint Farkas | 2,057 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B32 |
| Dec 2015 | Gellert Karacsonyi | 2,022 | 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | C68 |
| Oct 2015 | David Csordas | 2,016 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | B22 |
| Dec 2015 | Szabolcs Kelemen | 1,845 | 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | C45 |
| Dec 2012 | Endre Zsatkovics | 1,727 | 4th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 4th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,709 |
| Multicoop Open | 1992 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,285 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Bolyai's chess games?
41 games by Istvan Bolyai, from Mar 2010 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 Bolyai has played.
What does Istvan Bolyai play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Istvan Bolyai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Bolyai answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Istvan Bolyai play as White?
As White, Istvan Bolyai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Bolyai play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Bolyai most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Istvan Bolyai's FIDE rating?
Istvan Bolyai is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Istvan Bolyai played?
Our database contains 41 games by Istvan Bolyai, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Bolyai?
41 games by Istvan Bolyai 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.