Prepare against Istvan Pajzer
Serbia · World #22,847 classical · FIDE ID 927767
Our database contains 278 games by Istvan Pajzer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Pajzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Pajzer 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 | 2,034 | 2,214 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,105 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,023 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 133 | 44 | 101 | 47.8% |
| As White | 146 | 70 | 24 | 52 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 132 | 63 | 20 | 49 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Pajzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Pajzer's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 56.8% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 58 | 39.7% | 57.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pajzer usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pajzer usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pajzer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pajzer usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pajzer usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Pajzer usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 98.5% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 98.1% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Istvan Pajzer's chess games
All 278 games by Istvan Pajzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 133 wins, 44 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Miso Cebalo | 2,312 | Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | E14 |
| May 2008 | Sinisa Arbutina | 2,278 | Vojvodina Cup | C64 |
| Jul 2006 | Nenad Djuketic | 2,275 | 10th Senta Open A | C67 |
| Nov 2016 | Milko Popchev | 2,273 | Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | E11 |
| Feb 2009 | Labud Scepanovic | 2,264 | ch-Subotica | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 66 | 39.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 36 | 22 | 2,086 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2020 | 35 | 20 | 2,089 |
| Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 2,111 |
| 23rd Senta Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 22nd Senta Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 17th Senta Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Senta | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Pajzer's chess games?
278 games by Istvan Pajzer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Pajzer has played.
What does Istvan Pajzer play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Istvan Pajzer opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Pajzer answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Istvan Pajzer play as White?
As White, Istvan Pajzer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Pajzer play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Pajzer most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Istvan Pajzer's FIDE rating?
Istvan Pajzer is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Istvan Pajzer played?
Our database contains 278 games by Istvan Pajzer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 44 draws, 101 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Pajzer?
278 games by Istvan Pajzer 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.