Prepare against Istvan Farkas
Hungary · World #23,336 classical · FIDE ID 765929
Our database contains 90 games by Istvan Farkas, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Farkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Farkas 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 | 2,030 | 2,134 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,033 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,073 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 49 | 14 | 27 | 54.4% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 28 | 9 | 13 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 95.0% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Farkas usually continues c3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Farkas usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Farkas usually continues e5 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 73.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
Istvan Farkas's chess games
All 90 games by Istvan Farkas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Istvan Varaljai | 2,109 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | B22 |
| Apr 2015 | Csaba Novaky | 2,103 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | C90 |
| Jan 2018 | Laszlo Mihok | 2,103 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | D36 |
| Oct 2023 | Balazs Cselenyi | 2,096 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | D63 |
| Dec 2014 | Gabor Ritter | 2,089 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 7 | 2,114 |
| 2nd Szolnok Agora Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,059 |
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Where can I find Istvan Farkas's chess games?
90 games by Istvan Farkas, from May 2012 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 Farkas has played.
What does Istvan Farkas play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Istvan Farkas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Farkas answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Istvan Farkas play as White?
As White, Istvan Farkas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Farkas play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Farkas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Istvan Farkas's FIDE rating?
Istvan Farkas is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Istvan Farkas played?
Our database contains 90 games by Istvan Farkas, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (54.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Farkas?
90 games by Istvan Farkas 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.