Prepare against Istvan Metzger

Hungary · World #72,180 classical · FIDE ID 760153

When preparing against Istvan Metzger, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 123 games by Istvan Metzger, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Metzger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Metzger 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Metzger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Metzger's side.

First moves as White (64 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 39.7% score
  • …c5 (44% of these games) — Metzger usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
  • …e5 (22% of these games) — Metzger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (13% of these games) — Metzger usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
• 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …d6 (100% of these games) — Metzger usually continues e4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)

Istvan Metzger's chess games

All 123 games by Istvan Metzger in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 27 wins, 37 draws, 59 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Istvan Metzger's chess games?

123 games by Istvan Metzger, from Jul 2011 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 Metzger has played.

What does Istvan Metzger play on the first move as White?

Across 64 games with White in our database, Istvan Metzger opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Metzger answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Istvan Metzger play as White?

As White, Istvan Metzger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Istvan Metzger play as Black?

As Black, Istvan Metzger most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.

What is Istvan Metzger's FIDE rating?

Istvan Metzger is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (May 2013).

How many games has Istvan Metzger played?

Our database contains 123 games by Istvan Metzger, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 37 draws, 59 losses (22.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Istvan Metzger?

123 games by Istvan Metzger 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.

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