Prepare against Istvan Sulcz
Hungary · World #81,687 classical · FIDE ID 724114
When preparing against Istvan Sulcz, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Istvan Sulcz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Sulcz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Sulcz 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 | 1,784 | 2,052 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,909 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 43 | 27 | 30 | 43.0% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 24 | 12 | 16 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Sulcz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Sulcz's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 50.0% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 27.1% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sulcz usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sulcz usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sulcz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sulcz usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sulcz usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sulcz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
Istvan Sulcz's chess games
All 100 games by Istvan Sulcz 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: 43 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D41 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Stephen Jablon | 2,000 | Budapest FS07 FM | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Gabor Toth | 2,000 | Budapest FS07 FM | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Tamas Gunes Ongut | 1,897 | Budapest FS10 FM | E68 |
| Dec 2015 | Simon Marcu | 1,889 | Budapest FS12 FM-B | E06 |
| Oct 2015 | Simon Bensaid | 1,878 | Budapest FS10 FM | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM | 2001 | 13 | 5 | 1,971 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,830 |
| Budapest FS10 FM | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,802 |
| Budapest FS03 Development | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,825 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,954 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,945 |
| 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 3rd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Sulcz's chess games?
100 games by Istvan Sulcz, 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 Sulcz has played.
What does Istvan Sulcz play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Istvan Sulcz opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Sulcz answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Istvan Sulcz play as White?
As White, Istvan Sulcz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Sulcz play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Sulcz most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Istvan Sulcz's FIDE rating?
Istvan Sulcz is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Istvan Sulcz played?
Our database contains 100 games by Istvan Sulcz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Sulcz?
100 games by Istvan Sulcz 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.