Prepare against Istvan Pozsonyi
Hungary · World #56,216 classical · FIDE ID 722618
Our database contains 222 games by Istvan Pozsonyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Pozsonyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Pozsonyi 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 | 1,869 | 2,129 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 29.7% |
| As White | 113 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 28 | 41 | 40 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Pozsonyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Pozsonyi's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 55.8% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 34 | 30.1% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pozsonyi usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pozsonyi usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pozsonyi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Pozsonyi usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Pozsonyi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pozsonyi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 77.0% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.2% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 80.0% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Istvan Pozsonyi's chess games
All 222 games by Istvan Pozsonyi 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: 66 wins, 74 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D16 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Tamas Herman | 2,245 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | B26 |
| Oct 2010 | Attila Bay | 2,240 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | A24 |
| Jun 2014 | Sarolta Toth | 2,176 | 32nd Balaton Open | A30 |
| Nov 2022 | Tamas Toth | 2,162 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2223 | A22 |
| Jan 2009 | Gabor Merenyi | 2,147 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,016 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,055 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Pozsonyi's chess games?
222 games by Istvan Pozsonyi, 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 Pozsonyi has played.
What does Istvan Pozsonyi play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Istvan Pozsonyi opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Pozsonyi answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Istvan Pozsonyi play as White?
As White, Istvan Pozsonyi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Pozsonyi play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Pozsonyi most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Istvan Pozsonyi's FIDE rating?
Istvan Pozsonyi is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Istvan Pozsonyi played?
Our database contains 222 games by Istvan Pozsonyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 74 draws, 82 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Pozsonyi?
222 games by Istvan Pozsonyi 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.