Prepare against Istvan Solymosi
Hungary · World #18,071 classical · FIDE ID 704199
Our database contains 277 games by Istvan Solymosi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Solymosi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Solymosi 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 | 2,074 | 2,208 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,179 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 91 | 84 | 102 | 32.9% |
| As White | 143 | 46 | 41 | 56 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 134 | 45 | 43 | 46 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Solymosi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Solymosi's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 99.3% | 46.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Solymosi usually continues c4 (42.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Solymosi usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Solymosi usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Solymosi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 72.3% | 43.6% |
| c5 | 18 | 27.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Istvan Solymosi's chess games
All 277 games by Istvan Solymosi 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: 91 wins, 84 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 12/0/2 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Attila Dr. Barva | 2,417 | Alfoeld Cup Open | A57 |
| Jan 1994 | Lajos Istvandi | 2,355 | chT2-HUN 9394 | B13 |
| Jun 2001 | Tamas Borsavolgyi | 2,308 | Alfoeld Cup Open | A69 |
| Sep 1999 | Janos Mika | 2,305 | chT2-HUN 9900 | A41 |
| Feb 2000 | Nandor Schlusnik | 2,289 | chT2-HUN 9900 | D49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfoeld Cup Open | 2001 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,296 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Solymosi's chess games?
277 games by Istvan Solymosi, 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 Solymosi has played.
What does Istvan Solymosi play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Istvan Solymosi opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Solymosi answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Istvan Solymosi play as White?
As White, Istvan Solymosi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Solymosi play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Solymosi most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Istvan Solymosi's FIDE rating?
Istvan Solymosi is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Istvan Solymosi played?
Our database contains 277 games by Istvan Solymosi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 84 draws, 102 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Solymosi?
277 games by Istvan Solymosi 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.