Prepare against Istvan Pek
DEU · World #66,861 classical · FIDE ID 4678770
When preparing against Istvan Pek, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 91 games by Istvan Pek, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Pek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Pek 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 | 1,832 | 2,071 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,886 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 39 | 20 | 32 | 42.9% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Pek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Pek's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 83.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pek usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pek usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Pek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
Istvan Pek's chess games
All 91 games by Istvan Pek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Frank Westphal | 2,159 | 3rd Gross Gerau Open | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Klaus Diehl | 2,090 | Mehlingen Open | B22 |
| Oct 2000 | Ralph Blum | 2,026 | 3rd Gross Gerau Open | A88 |
| Feb 2020 | Hubert Eschle | 1,816 | 11th Pfalz Open B | B07 |
| Jun 2015 | Christian Strieck | 1,749 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 18 | 11.5 | – |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-Baden HT3 | 1994 | 10 | 5 | – |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1,996 |
| 3rd Gross Gerau Open | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Mehlingen Open | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 1,944 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Pek's chess games?
91 games by Istvan Pek, from Oct 2004 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 Pek has played.
What does Istvan Pek play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Istvan Pek opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Pek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Istvan Pek play as White?
As White, Istvan Pek's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Pek play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Pek most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Istvan Pek's FIDE rating?
Istvan Pek is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Istvan Pek played?
Our database contains 91 games by Istvan Pek, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Pek?
91 games by Istvan Pek 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.