Prepare against Istvan Elo
Hungary · World #41,073 classical · FIDE ID 719072
Our database contains 234 games by Istvan Elo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Elo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Elo 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 | 1,930 | 2,144 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,947 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 53 | 108 | 73 | 22.6% |
| As White | 108 | 25 | 49 | 34 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 126 | 28 | 59 | 39 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Elo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Elo's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 98.1% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Elo usually continues Nc3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Elo usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Elo usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Elo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 77.3% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 13.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Istvan Elo's chess games
All 234 games by Istvan Elo 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: 53 wins, 108 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 7/14/12 | 21.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,303 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | B80 |
| Jan 1993 | Arpad Dr. Csaba | 2,270 | chT2-HUN 9293 | C05 |
| Jan 1994 | Istvan Marton | 2,245 | chT2-HUN 9394 | D79 |
| Jan 2010 | Rudolf Paksa | 2,214 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | B08 |
| Apr 2008 | Gergely Aczel | 2,188 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,178 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,121 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,128 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,110 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,040 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Elo's chess games?
234 games by Istvan Elo, 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 Elo has played.
What does Istvan Elo play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Istvan Elo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Elo answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Istvan Elo play as White?
As White, Istvan Elo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Elo play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Elo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Istvan Elo's FIDE rating?
Istvan Elo is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Istvan Elo played?
Our database contains 234 games by Istvan Elo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 108 draws, 73 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Elo?
234 games by Istvan Elo 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.