Prepare against Istvan Parragi
Hungary · World #43,293 classical · FIDE ID 760781
Our database contains 119 games by Istvan Parragi, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Parragi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Parragi 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 | 1,920 | 2,066 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,030 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 64 | 16 | 39 | 53.8% |
| As White | 62 | 36 | 7 | 19 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 28 | 9 | 20 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Parragi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Parragi's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 53.2% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.1% | 70.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Parragi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Parragi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Parragi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Parragi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Parragi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Parragi usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Istvan Parragi's chess games
All 119 games by Istvan Parragi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 64 wins, 16 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Mark Smideliusz | 2,206 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Gelle,I | 2,165 | ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | A48 |
| Nov 2017 | Zoltan Zoldi | 2,138 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | D46 |
| Nov 2016 | Daniel Toth | 2,126 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | A94 |
| Nov 2014 | Bertalan Buzas | 2,124 | chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,082 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 9 | 2,142 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,156 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Styrian Open B | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Parragi's chess games?
119 games by Istvan Parragi, from Jul 2011 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 Parragi has played.
What does Istvan Parragi play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Istvan Parragi opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Parragi answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Istvan Parragi play as White?
As White, Istvan Parragi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Parragi play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Parragi most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Istvan Parragi's FIDE rating?
Istvan Parragi is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Istvan Parragi played?
Our database contains 119 games by Istvan Parragi, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 16 draws, 39 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Parragi?
119 games by Istvan Parragi 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.