Prepare against Istvan Miklos Nagy
Hungary · World #51,681 classical · FIDE ID 760471
Our database contains 165 games by Istvan Miklos Nagy, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Miklos Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Miklos Nagy 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 | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 69 | 52 | 44 | 41.8% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 37 | 24 | 22 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 50.0% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 41 | 50.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 63.4% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Bf4 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 48.8% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Nagy usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Istvan Miklos Nagy's chess games
All 165 games by Istvan Miklos Nagy in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 69 wins, 52 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Istvan Toth | 1,999 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | D48 |
| Jul 2016 | Thomas Nyland | 1,969 | 7th Gyor Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Jeno Tornyai | 1,943 | 7th Gyor Open A | C13 |
| Jul 2016 | Erika Kurcsics | 1,929 | 7th Gyor Open A | A17 |
| Apr 2015 | Laszlo Weber | 1,912 | chT-HUN 4b 1415 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,827 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,749 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,790 |
| 5th Gyor Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,668 |
| 7th Gyor Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Miklos Nagy's chess games?
165 games by Istvan Miklos Nagy, from May 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 Miklos Nagy has played.
What does Istvan Miklos Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Istvan Miklos Nagy opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Miklos Nagy answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Istvan Miklos Nagy play as White?
As White, Istvan Miklos Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Miklos Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Miklos Nagy most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Istvan Miklos Nagy's FIDE rating?
Istvan Miklos Nagy is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Istvan Miklos Nagy played?
Our database contains 165 games by Istvan Miklos Nagy, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 52 draws, 44 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Miklos Nagy?
165 games by Istvan Miklos Nagy 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.