Prepare against Istvan Muhari
Hungary · World #11,587 classical · FIDE ID 719960
Our database contains 204 games by Istvan Muhari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Muhari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Muhari 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 | 2,146 | 2,260 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 75 | 81 | 48 | 36.8% |
| As White | 104 | 44 | 40 | 20 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 100 | 31 | 41 | 28 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Muhari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Muhari's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Muhari usually continues c3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Muhari usually continues e5 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Muhari usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 51.2% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 41.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
Istvan Muhari's chess games
All 204 games by Istvan Muhari 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: 75 wins, 81 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 37 | 20/9/8 | 54.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Janos Gallai | 2,290 | chT3-HUN 9900 | C11 |
| Jan 1997 | Laszlo Puschmann | 2,280 | Eger Agria Open | A08 |
| Dec 1999 | Vilmos Nogrady | 2,270 | chT3-HUN 9900 | B22 |
| Sep 2010 | Csaba Papp Zoltan | 2,234 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | B22 |
| Apr 2016 | Janos Dostan | 2,231 | chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 2,323 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,142 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,228 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,280 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,267 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Muhari's chess games?
204 games by Istvan Muhari, 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 Muhari has played.
What does Istvan Muhari play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Istvan Muhari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Muhari answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Istvan Muhari play as White?
As White, Istvan Muhari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (37 games, 54.1% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Muhari play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Muhari most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Istvan Muhari's FIDE rating?
Istvan Muhari is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Istvan Muhari played?
Our database contains 204 games by Istvan Muhari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 81 draws, 48 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Muhari?
204 games by Istvan Muhari 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.