Prepare against Istvan Sinka
FM · Hungary · World #6,909 classical · FIDE ID 704970
Our database contains 262 games by Istvan Sinka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Sinka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Sinka 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 | 2,226 | 2,336 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 114 | 89 | 59 | 43.5% |
| As White | 139 | 66 | 46 | 27 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 48 | 43 | 32 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Sinka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Sinka's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 52.5% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 65 | 46.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sinka usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Sinka usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sinka usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Sinka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sinka usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sinka usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 78.3% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 13.0% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Istvan Sinka's chess games
All 262 games by Istvan Sinka 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: 114 wins, 89 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,384 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B76 |
| Apr 2003 | Janos Dr. Bali | 2,313 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0203 | C12 |
| Apr 2007 | Endre Ortel | 2,311 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | C01 |
| Mar 2007 | Gellert Papp | 2,304 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | B51 |
| Apr 2002 | Sandor Nyaradi | 2,297 | chT3-HUN 0102 | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,360 |
| Fuzesabony Open | 2003 | 13 | 11 | 2,427 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,342 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 9 | 2,469 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,359 |
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Sinka's chess games?
262 games by Istvan Sinka, 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 Sinka has played.
What does Istvan Sinka play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Istvan Sinka opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Sinka answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Istvan Sinka play as White?
As White, Istvan Sinka's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Sinka play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Sinka most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Istvan Sinka's FIDE rating?
Istvan Sinka is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Istvan Sinka played?
Our database contains 262 games by Istvan Sinka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 89 draws, 59 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Sinka?
262 games by Istvan Sinka 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.