Prepare against Istvan Fabian
Hungary · World #92,872 classical · FIDE ID 783919
When preparing against Istvan Fabian, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Istvan Fabian, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Fabian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Fabian 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 | 1,750 | 1,904 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Fabian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Fabian's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Fabian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Fabian usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Fabian usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Fabian usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fabian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fabian usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Istvan Fabian's chess games
All 39 games by Istvan Fabian in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Karoly Csizik | 2,055 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | E61 |
| Sep 2016 | Gabor Molnar | 1,957 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya | 1,904 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | A06 |
| Feb 2023 | Gabor Balassy | 1,855 | chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | A06 |
| Feb 2018 | Zsombor Perdi | 1,804 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,845 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| chT-HUN Csongrad Region | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,635 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Fabian's chess games?
39 games by Istvan Fabian, from Aug 2014 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 Fabian has played.
What does Istvan Fabian play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Istvan Fabian opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Fabian answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Istvan Fabian play as White?
As White, Istvan Fabian's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Fabian play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Fabian most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Istvan Fabian's FIDE rating?
Istvan Fabian is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Istvan Fabian played?
Our database contains 39 games by Istvan Fabian, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Fabian?
39 games by Istvan Fabian 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.