Prepare against Istvan Szili
Hungary · World #35,095 classical · FIDE ID 706590
Our database contains 123 games by Istvan Szili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Szili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Szili 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 | 1,958 | 2,102 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,955 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 26 | 66 | 31 | 21.1% |
| As White | 65 | 17 | 37 | 11 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 9 | 29 | 20 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Szili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Szili's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 98.5% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Szili usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szili usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Szili usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 69.2% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Istvan Szili's chess games
All 123 games by Istvan Szili 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: 26 wins, 66 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1999 | Laszlo Andor | 2,182 | chT3-HUN 9900 | D46 |
| Sep 2003 | Robert Kovacs | 2,137 | chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | B31 |
| Sep 2012 | Anna Tanacs | 2,087 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | D35 |
| Oct 1999 | Bela Revesz | 2,057 | chT3-HUN 9900 | B50 |
| Nov 2012 | Zoltan Tenk | 2,012 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,968 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,881 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,843 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,020 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,031 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,909 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Szili's chess games?
123 games by Istvan Szili, 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 Szili has played.
What does Istvan Szili play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Istvan Szili opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Szili answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Istvan Szili play as White?
As White, Istvan Szili's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Szili play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Szili most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Istvan Szili's FIDE rating?
Istvan Szili is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Istvan Szili played?
Our database contains 123 games by Istvan Szili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 66 draws, 31 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Szili?
123 games by Istvan Szili 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.