Prepare against Istvan Moczo
Hungary · World #71,875 classical · FIDE ID 719099
When preparing against Istvan Moczo, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 76 games by Istvan Moczo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Moczo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Moczo 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 | 1,815 | 2,153 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 14 | 40 | 22 | 18.4% |
| As White | 34 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 24 | 10 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Moczo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Moczo's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Moczo usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Moczo usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Moczo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Moczo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Moczo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Istvan Moczo's chess games
All 76 games by Istvan Moczo 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: 14 wins, 40 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Imre Mohacsi | 2,002 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | E97 |
| Oct 2011 | Karoly Nagy Dani | 1,979 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | D53 |
| Dec 2015 | Istvan Sebok | 1,945 | chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | B12 |
| Dec 2009 | Istvan Nyoger | 1,864 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | A08 |
| Jan 2010 | Laszlo Vass | 1,851 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,799 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,763 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,043 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,601 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Moczo's chess games?
76 games by Istvan Moczo, 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 Moczo has played.
What does Istvan Moczo play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Istvan Moczo opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Moczo answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Istvan Moczo play as White?
As White, Istvan Moczo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Moczo play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Moczo most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Istvan Moczo's FIDE rating?
Istvan Moczo is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Istvan Moczo played?
Our database contains 76 games by Istvan Moczo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 40 draws, 22 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Moczo?
76 games by Istvan Moczo 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.