Prepare against Istvan Fodor
FM · Hungary · World #3,320 classical · FIDE ID 726591
When preparing against Istvan Fodor, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Istvan Fodor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Fodor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Fodor 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 | 2,325 | 2,371 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 91 | 160 | 59 | 29.4% |
| As White | 163 | 50 | 88 | 25 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 147 | 41 | 72 | 34 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Fodor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Fodor's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 80.4% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 6.7% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.9% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fodor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 80.0% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 17.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 41.7% |
Istvan Fodor's chess games
All 310 games by Istvan Fodor 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: 91 wins, 160 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 8/12/0 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Yakov Nesterov | 2,489 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | A70 |
| Nov 2010 | Peter Horvath | 2,452 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | D36 |
| Mar 2011 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,425 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | E11 |
| Feb 2026 | Kornel Szalai | 2,359 | TCh-HUN 2025-26 | A15 |
| Feb 2024 | Laszlo Krizsany | 2,351 | chT-HUN 2324 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,221 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2005 | 13 | 7 | 2,296 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,277 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 1,929 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,452 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,429 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Fodor's chess games?
310 games by Istvan Fodor, 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 Fodor has played.
What does Istvan Fodor play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Istvan Fodor opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Fodor answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Istvan Fodor play as White?
As White, Istvan Fodor's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Fodor play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Fodor most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Istvan Fodor's FIDE rating?
Istvan Fodor is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (May 2018).
How many games has Istvan Fodor played?
Our database contains 310 games by Istvan Fodor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 160 draws, 59 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Fodor?
310 games by Istvan Fodor 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.