Prepare against Istvan Gosztola
Hungary · World #16,427 classical · FIDE ID 705322
Our database contains 182 games by Istvan Gosztola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Gosztola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Gosztola 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 | 2,090 | 2,183 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 49 | 80 | 53 | 26.9% |
| As White | 92 | 22 | 46 | 24 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 90 | 27 | 34 | 29 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Gosztola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Gosztola's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 80.4% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gosztola usually continues c3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gosztola usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Gosztola usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Gosztola usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gosztola usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gosztola usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 65.9% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 34.1% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Istvan Gosztola's chess games
All 182 games by Istvan Gosztola 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: 49 wins, 80 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 8/16/10 | 23.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Nora Dr. Medvegy | 2,325 | chT-HUN 9899 | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Tamas Pfeifer | 2,315 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Antal Nemeth | 2,315 | chT2-HUN 9293 | B33 |
| Oct 1999 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,313 | chT-HUN 9900 | E10 |
| Jan 1995 | Janos Orso | 2,295 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 7 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,390 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,096 |
| chT-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 11 | 8 | 2,363 |
| chT-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| HUN tourn | 1994 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,444 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 10 | 5 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Gosztola's chess games?
182 games by Istvan Gosztola, 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 Gosztola has played.
What does Istvan Gosztola play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Istvan Gosztola opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Gosztola answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Istvan Gosztola play as White?
As White, Istvan Gosztola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Gosztola play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Gosztola most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Istvan Gosztola's FIDE rating?
Istvan Gosztola is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Istvan Gosztola played?
Our database contains 182 games by Istvan Gosztola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 80 draws, 53 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Gosztola?
182 games by Istvan Gosztola 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.