Prepare against Istvan Losonczy
Hungary · World #81,689 classical · FIDE ID 731951
When preparing against Istvan Losonczy, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 47 games by Istvan Losonczy, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Losonczy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Losonczy 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 | 1,784 | 1,897 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 14.9% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Losonczy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Losonczy's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Losonczy usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Losonczy usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Losonczy usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Losonczy usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Losonczy usually continues dxe5 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Losonczy usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Istvan Losonczy's chess games
All 47 games by Istvan Losonczy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 7 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D68 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Gabor Schmidt | 1,994 | Eger Agria Open | A69 |
| May 2009 | Zsolt Strasser | 1,751 | Eger Tavasz Open | C92 |
| Jan 2009 | Laszlo Andrassy | 1,732 | Eger Tel Open | D03 |
| May 2009 | Lorant Dr. Simko | 1,716 | Eger Tavasz Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 26 | 8.5 | 1,907 |
| Eger Tavasz Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,792 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,831 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,579 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Losonczy's chess games?
47 games by Istvan Losonczy, from Oct 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 Losonczy has played.
What does Istvan Losonczy play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Istvan Losonczy opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Losonczy answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Istvan Losonczy play as White?
As White, Istvan Losonczy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Losonczy play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Losonczy most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Istvan Losonczy's FIDE rating?
Istvan Losonczy is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Istvan Losonczy played?
Our database contains 47 games by Istvan Losonczy, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Losonczy?
47 games by Istvan Losonczy 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.