Prepare against Istvan Dombai
CM · Hungary · World #16,316 classical · FIDE ID 717088
Our database contains 354 games by Istvan Dombai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Dombai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Dombai 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 | 2,091 | 2,240 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,180 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,180 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 109 | 139 | 106 | 30.8% |
| As White | 175 | 57 | 70 | 48 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 179 | 52 | 69 | 58 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Dombai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Dombai's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 82.9% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 17.1% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dombai usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dombai usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Dombai usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dombai usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Dombai usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dombai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 90.4% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 73.0% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.9% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Istvan Dombai's chess games
All 354 games by Istvan Dombai 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: 109 wins, 139 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/8/0 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 14/19/12 | 31.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,428 | chT-HUN 0304 | E94 |
| Nov 2011 | Gabor Nagy | 2,404 | chT-HUN 1112 | C41 |
| Dec 2021 | Sandor Videki | 2,403 | chT-HUN 2122 | E92 |
| Feb 2005 | Laszlo Zsinka | 2,373 | chT-HUN 0405 | A44 |
| Apr 2003 | Nora Dr. Medvegy | 2,368 | chT-HUN 0203 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2000 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,302 |
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-HUN 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,232 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,207 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,164 |
| Budapest Medosz | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Budapest FS04 Elo | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Dombai's chess games?
354 games by Istvan Dombai, 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 Dombai has played.
What does Istvan Dombai play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Istvan Dombai opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Dombai answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Istvan Dombai play as White?
As White, Istvan Dombai's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Dombai play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Dombai most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 31.1% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Istvan Dombai's FIDE rating?
Istvan Dombai is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Istvan Dombai played?
Our database contains 354 games by Istvan Dombai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 139 draws, 106 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Dombai?
354 games by Istvan Dombai 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.