Prepare against Istvan Demeter
FM · Hungary · World #29,028 classical · FIDE ID 701599
Our database contains 240 games by Istvan Demeter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Demeter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Demeter 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 | 1,991 | 2,190 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 38 | 130 | 72 | 15.8% |
| As White | 126 | 18 | 78 | 30 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 20 | 52 | 42 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Demeter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Demeter's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 54.0% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 48 | 38.1% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Demeter usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Demeter usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Demeter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Demeter usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Demeter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Demeter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 96.8% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 97.1% | 33.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Istvan Demeter's chess games
All 240 games by Istvan Demeter 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: 38 wins, 130 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 1/19/7 | 3.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 3/10/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 2/10/1 | 15.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1977 | Istvan Schrancz | 2,300 | Jaszbereny | B20 |
| Jan 1992 | Dragoslav Tomic | 2,215 | Dortmund Open A | B28 |
| Jan 2009 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,185 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | E81 |
| Mar 2005 | Maria A Porubszky Angyalosine | 2,177 | ch-HUN Seniors | B31 |
| Mar 2010 | Julia Horvath | 2,161 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2008 | 16 | 9 | 2,188 |
| Jaszbereny | 1977 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 2,019 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1992 | 11 | 4 | 2,287 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Demeter's chess games?
240 games by Istvan Demeter, 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 Demeter has played.
What does Istvan Demeter play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Istvan Demeter opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Demeter answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Istvan Demeter play as White?
As White, Istvan Demeter's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (27 games, 3.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Demeter play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Demeter most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Istvan Demeter's FIDE rating?
Istvan Demeter is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Istvan Demeter played?
Our database contains 240 games by Istvan Demeter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 130 draws, 72 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Demeter?
240 games by Istvan Demeter 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.