Prepare against Istvan Pal
Hungary · World #30,214 classical · FIDE ID 765090
Our database contains 100 games by Istvan Pal, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Pal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Pal 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 | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 39 | 26 | 35 | 39.0% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Pal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Pal's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 51.2% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 19 | 46.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Pal usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Pal usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 89.2% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
Istvan Pal's chess games
All 100 games by Istvan Pal in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Odon Csoli | 2,104 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | D36 |
| Mar 2023 | Gergely Nemeth | 2,100 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2223 | B67 |
| Oct 2021 | Sandor Berta | 2,065 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | D78 |
| Nov 2017 | Tamas Hajba | 1,840 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | B31 |
| Nov 2015 | Istvan Nagy | 1,792 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U12 | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,594 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,735 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,720 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 1,880 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,726 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Pal's chess games?
100 games by Istvan Pal, from Nov 2012 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 Pal has played.
What does Istvan Pal play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Istvan Pal opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Pal answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Istvan Pal play as White?
As White, Istvan Pal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Pal play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Pal most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Istvan Pal's FIDE rating?
Istvan Pal is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Istvan Pal played?
Our database contains 100 games by Istvan Pal, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Pal?
100 games by Istvan Pal 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.