Prepare against Istvan Sipos
IM · Hungary · World #1,593 classical · FIDE ID 720631
Our database contains 668 games by Istvan Sipos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Sipos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Sipos 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 | 2,404 | 2,504 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,418 | 2,463 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,454 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 668 | 277 | 284 | 107 | 41.5% |
| As White | 343 | 152 | 143 | 48 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 325 | 125 | 141 | 59 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Sipos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Sipos's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 44.3% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 128 | 37.3% | 69.9% |
| d4 | 43 | 12.5% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 5.5% | 57.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sipos usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 69.9% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nc3 (67.6% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nc3 (83.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sipos usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 41.7% | 63.1% |
| e6 | 47 | 30.1% | 59.6% |
| c5 | 35 | 22.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 72.4% | 68.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 14.3% | 67.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Istvan Sipos's chess games
All 668 games by Istvan Sipos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 277 wins, 284 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 23/16/6 | 51.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 28 | 19/8/1 | 67.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 15/10/0 | 60.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Jergus Pechac | 2,596 | chT-HUN 2324 | C02 |
| Feb 2009 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,587 | chT-HUN 0809 | B78 |
| Jun 2012 | Robert Zelcic | 2,560 | 26th Pula Open | A34 |
| Jul 2012 | Henrik Teske | 2,537 | 23rd Pardubice Czech Open A | A16 |
| Feb 2011 | Melikset Khachiyan | 2,518 | Southern Rocky Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,436 |
| chT2-SRB Vojvodina League | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,412 |
| chT-HUN 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,243 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,493 |
| ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,460 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,326 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| chT1W-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Sipos's chess games?
668 games by Istvan Sipos, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sipos has played.
What does Istvan Sipos play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Istvan Sipos opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Sipos answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Istvan Sipos play as White?
As White, Istvan Sipos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (45 games, 51.1% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 67.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Sipos play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Sipos most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 325 games.
What is Istvan Sipos's FIDE rating?
Istvan Sipos is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,418 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Istvan Sipos played?
Our database contains 668 games by Istvan Sipos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 277 wins, 284 draws, 107 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Sipos?
668 games by Istvan Sipos 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.