Prepare against Istvan Kladiva
Hungary · World #38,216 classical · FIDE ID 705420
Our database contains 120 games by Istvan Kladiva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Kladiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Kladiva 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 | 1,943 | 2,105 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,938 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 39 | 25 | 56 | 32.5% |
| As White | 60 | 23 | 11 | 26 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Kladiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Kladiva's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 68.3% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kladiva usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kladiva usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kladiva usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kladiva usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kladiva usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kladiva usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 21.4% |
Istvan Kladiva's chess games
All 120 games by Istvan Kladiva 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: 39 wins, 25 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Jorge Iglesias | 2,366 | Eger Agria Open | E61 |
| Jan 1995 | Christoph Maeurer | 2,300 | Balatonbereny Open | A57 |
| Aug 2002 | Miklos Kaposztas | 2,263 | Eger Agria Open | E70 |
| Jul 2008 | Laszlo Cako | 2,235 | Nyiregyhaza Open | E24 |
| Jan 1992 | Gyorgy Rabovszky | 2,230 | Eger Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 51 | 23.5 | 2,123 |
| Eger Open | 1992 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 2 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,154 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Kladiva's chess games?
120 games by Istvan Kladiva, 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 Kladiva has played.
What does Istvan Kladiva play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Istvan Kladiva opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Kladiva answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Istvan Kladiva play as White?
As White, Istvan Kladiva's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Kladiva play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Kladiva most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Istvan Kladiva's FIDE rating?
Istvan Kladiva is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Istvan Kladiva played?
Our database contains 120 games by Istvan Kladiva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 25 draws, 56 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Kladiva?
120 games by Istvan Kladiva 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.