Prepare against Istvan Fehervari

Hungary · World #46,270 classical · FIDE ID 725161

When preparing against Istvan Fehervari, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.

Our database contains 169 games by Istvan Fehervari, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Fehervari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Fehervari 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Fehervari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Fehervari's side.

First moves as White (78 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
  • …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Fehervari usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
  • …d5 (31% of these games) — Fehervari usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
  • …f5 (5% of these games) — Fehervari usually continues g3 (62.5% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)

Istvan Fehervari's chess games

All 169 games by Istvan Fehervari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 65 draws, 62 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Istvan Fehervari's chess games?

169 games by Istvan Fehervari, from Jan 2004 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 Fehervari has played.

What does Istvan Fehervari play on the first move as White?

Across 78 games with White in our database, Istvan Fehervari opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Fehervari answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Istvan Fehervari play as White?

As White, Istvan Fehervari's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Istvan Fehervari play as Black?

As Black, Istvan Fehervari most often plays: Benoni Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.

What is Istvan Fehervari's FIDE rating?

Istvan Fehervari is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Oct 2004).

How many games has Istvan Fehervari played?

Our database contains 169 games by Istvan Fehervari, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 65 draws, 62 losses (24.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Istvan Fehervari?

169 games by Istvan Fehervari 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.

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