Prepare against Istvan Piroska
Hungary · World #32,785 classical · FIDE ID 702773
Our database contains 472 games by Istvan Piroska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Piroska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Piroska 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 | 1,970 | 2,230 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,115 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,138 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 472 | 196 | 94 | 182 | 41.5% |
| As White | 222 | 95 | 40 | 87 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 250 | 101 | 54 | 95 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Piroska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Piroska's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 222 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Piroska usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Piroska usually continues d4 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Piroska usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 85 | 71.4% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 21 | 17.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 9.2% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 76.8% | 53.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 23.2% | 52.6% |
Istvan Piroska's chess games
All 472 games by Istvan Piroska 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: 196 wins, 94 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Ervin Toth | 2,450 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | B08 |
| Mar 2013 | David Horvath | 2,389 | 29th Budapest Spring Open | A22 |
| Jan 2005 | Zoltan Nemeth | 2,375 | Tapolca Evadnyito Open | E69 |
| May 2006 | Attila Istvan Csonka | 2,373 | 25th Zalakaros Open | B07 |
| May 2009 | Gyula Horvath | 2,370 | 28th Zalakaros Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 14 | 8 | 2,237 |
| Cansys IM-B | 1991 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Budapest Nuovo B | 1992 | 12 | 3 | 2,148 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,398 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 11 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Piroska's chess games?
472 games by Istvan Piroska, 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 Piroska has played.
What does Istvan Piroska play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Istvan Piroska opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Piroska answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Istvan Piroska play as White?
As White, Istvan Piroska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Piroska play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Piroska most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Istvan Piroska's FIDE rating?
Istvan Piroska is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Istvan Piroska played?
Our database contains 472 games by Istvan Piroska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 94 draws, 182 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Piroska?
472 games by Istvan Piroska 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.