Prepare against Istvan Pisak
Hungary · World #31,782 classical · FIDE ID 728136
Our database contains 100 games by Istvan Pisak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Pisak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Pisak 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 | 1,975 | 2,048 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 40 | 20 | 40 | 40.0% |
| As White | 41 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Pisak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Pisak's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pisak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Pisak usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Pisak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Istvan Pisak's chess games
All 100 games by Istvan Pisak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 40 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Laszlo Juhasz | 2,176 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | D94 |
| Nov 2009 | Jozsef Supolo | 2,161 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | A85 |
| Apr 2003 | Laszlo Farkas | 2,147 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | A34 |
| Mar 2014 | Gyula Dr. Csaszar | 2,075 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | B14 |
| Mar 2006 | Istvan Hoflinger | 2,075 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,011 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,850 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,129 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Pisak's chess games?
100 games by Istvan Pisak, from Jul 2006 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 Pisak has played.
What does Istvan Pisak play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Istvan Pisak opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Pisak answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Istvan Pisak play as White?
As White, Istvan Pisak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Pisak play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Pisak most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Istvan Pisak's FIDE rating?
Istvan Pisak is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (May 2011).
How many games has Istvan Pisak played?
Our database contains 100 games by Istvan Pisak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 20 draws, 40 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Pisak?
100 games by Istvan Pisak 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.