Prepare against Istvan Lorincz
Hungary · World #99,774 classical · FIDE ID 748749
When preparing against Istvan Lorincz, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 532 games by Istvan Lorincz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Lorincz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Lorincz 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 | 1,730 | 1,740 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 146 | 274 | 112 | 27.4% |
| As White | 269 | 77 | 141 | 51 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 263 | 69 | 133 | 61 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Lorincz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Lorincz's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 211 | 78.4% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 12.6% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 7.1% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lorincz usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lorincz usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lorincz usually continues g3 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Lorincz usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Lorincz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lorincz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 117 | 98.3% | 50.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 97.8% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Istvan Lorincz's chess games
All 532 games by Istvan Lorincz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 146 wins, 274 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 10/23/8 | 24.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/14/8 | 26.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/17/3 | 23.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A48 | London System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 49 | 14/22/13 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 10/24/6 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Zsuzsa Polgar | 2,475 | chT-HUN 8889 | A89 |
| Dec 2003 | Miklos Galyas | 2,435 | Schneider Memorial | A81 |
| Nov 2004 | Jozsef Palkovi | 2,426 | chT-HUN 0405 | A00 |
| Jan 2002 | Ambrus Peter | 2,421 | chT-HUN 0102 | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Zsolt Szabo | 2,415 | chT-HUN 9899 | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 50 | 30 | 2,407 |
| Elekes Memorial IM | 2000 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,346 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1996 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| Budapest Statisztika | 1997 | 20 | 12 | 2,386 |
| Budapest Statistika | 1995 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 6 | 2,257 |
| HUN-Open | 1981 | 13 | 7 | 2,346 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Lorincz's chess games?
532 games by Istvan Lorincz, from Jul 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 Lorincz has played.
What does Istvan Lorincz play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Istvan Lorincz opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Lorincz answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Istvan Lorincz play as White?
As White, Istvan Lorincz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Lorincz play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Lorincz most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (49 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 263 games.
What is Istvan Lorincz's FIDE rating?
Istvan Lorincz is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Istvan Lorincz played?
Our database contains 532 games by Istvan Lorincz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 274 draws, 112 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Lorincz?
532 games by Istvan Lorincz 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.