Prepare against Istvan Talaber
Hungary · World #84,525 classical · FIDE ID 717517
When preparing against Istvan Talaber, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Istvan Talaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Talaber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Talaber 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 | 1,775 | 1,971 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,869 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 34 | 52 | 73 | 21.4% |
| As White | 78 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 16 | 24 | 41 | 19.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Talaber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Talaber's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 100.0% | 41.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Talaber usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Talaber usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Talaber usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 60.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 32.6% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 28.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Istvan Talaber's chess games
All 159 games by Istvan Talaber 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: 34 wins, 52 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Roland Amrein | 2,228 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | B27 |
| Nov 1999 | Herbert Schild | 2,126 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | B02 |
| Jan 1997 | Gyozo Rezsek | 2,115 | chT3-HUN | B84 |
| Sep 2003 | Sandor Horvath | 2,096 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | E60 |
| Nov 2000 | Ivo Kinez | 2,084 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2000 | 27 | 8.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,185 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 3rd Pecs Karmin Cup | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,982 |
| ch-HUN Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Talaber's chess games?
159 games by Istvan Talaber, 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 Talaber has played.
What does Istvan Talaber play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Istvan Talaber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Talaber answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Istvan Talaber play as White?
As White, Istvan Talaber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Talaber play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Talaber most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Istvan Talaber's FIDE rating?
Istvan Talaber is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Istvan Talaber played?
Our database contains 159 games by Istvan Talaber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 52 draws, 73 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Talaber?
159 games by Istvan Talaber 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.