Prepare against Istvan Mede
FM · Hungary · World #11,830 classical · FIDE ID 711535
Our database contains 532 games by Istvan Mede, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Mede's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Mede 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 | 2,143 | 2,310 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,298 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,281 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 139 | 269 | 124 | 26.1% |
| As White | 270 | 78 | 137 | 55 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 262 | 61 | 132 | 69 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Mede's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Mede's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 81.1% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 49 | 18.1% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mede usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mede usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mede usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Mede usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Mede usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mede usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 71.9% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 9.6% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 7.4% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 80.2% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Istvan Mede's chess games
All 532 games by Istvan Mede 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: 139 wins, 269 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/17/5 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,470 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | B90 |
| Oct 2004 | Juri Dovzik | 2,431 | Fuzesabony Rapid Open 10th | B48 |
| Oct 2007 | Valer Krutti | 2,412 | Winterthur Open | E92 |
| Mar 2014 | Attila Bandy | 2,371 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | B01 |
| Feb 2013 | Shinya Kojima | 2,368 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 02 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2003 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,268 |
| Godal Memorial Open | 2000 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,166 |
| 7th Heves Fregatt | 2001 | 13 | 10 | 2,330 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,272 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 3rd Heves Infotozsde Cup | 1999 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Mede's chess games?
532 games by Istvan Mede, 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 Mede has played.
What does Istvan Mede play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Istvan Mede opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Mede answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Istvan Mede play as White?
As White, Istvan Mede's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Mede play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Mede most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Istvan Mede's FIDE rating?
Istvan Mede is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Istvan Mede played?
Our database contains 532 games by Istvan Mede, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 269 draws, 124 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Mede?
532 games by Istvan Mede 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.