Prepare against Istvan Szunyogh
Hungary · World #65,433 classical · FIDE ID 736953
When preparing against Istvan Szunyogh, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Istvan Szunyogh, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Szunyogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Szunyogh 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 | 1,836 | 2,054 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,893 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 80 | 56 | 75 | 37.9% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 40 | 32 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 39 | 16 | 43 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Szunyogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Szunyogh's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 111 | 98.2% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Szunyogh usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Szunyogh usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Szunyogh usually continues Nc3 (42.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szunyogh usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 60.8% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 19 | 37.3% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 66.7% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 33.3% | 72.7% |
Istvan Szunyogh's chess games
All 211 games by Istvan Szunyogh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 80 wins, 56 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 59 | 22/23/14 | 37.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Erik Vagyi | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | D75 |
| Nov 2004 | Zsuzsanna Simon | 2,142 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | D03 |
| Feb 2004 | Miklos Guba | 2,142 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | B23 |
| Sep 2010 | Janos Bocska | 2,139 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | B32 |
| Apr 2016 | Takisz Papagorasz | 2,138 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,850 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,098 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,931 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,983 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 9 | 2,246 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,191 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Szunyogh's chess games?
211 games by Istvan Szunyogh, from Jul 2006 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 Szunyogh has played.
What does Istvan Szunyogh play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Istvan Szunyogh opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Szunyogh answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Istvan Szunyogh play as White?
As White, Istvan Szunyogh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (59 games, 37.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Szunyogh play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Szunyogh most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Istvan Szunyogh's FIDE rating?
Istvan Szunyogh is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Istvan Szunyogh played?
Our database contains 211 games by Istvan Szunyogh, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 56 draws, 75 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Szunyogh?
211 games by Istvan Szunyogh 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.