Prepare against Istvan Taskovits
FM · Hungary · World #3,555 classical · FIDE ID 703770
Our database contains 307 games by Istvan Taskovits, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Taskovits's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Taskovits 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 | 2,317 | 2,352 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,317 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,311 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 128 | 97 | 82 | 41.7% |
| As White | 146 | 82 | 36 | 28 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 161 | 46 | 61 | 54 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Taskovits's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Taskovits's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 75.3% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.3% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 9.6% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Taskovits usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Taskovits usually continues c4 (77.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Taskovits usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Taskovits usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Taskovits usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Taskovits usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 87.1% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 50.0% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 31 | 50.0% | 41.9% |
Istvan Taskovits's chess games
All 307 games by Istvan Taskovits 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: 128 wins, 97 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 7/16/10 | 21.2% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Istvan Sipos | 2,490 | 33rd Harkany Tenkes Cup | A61 |
| Jan 1998 | Gyula Feher | 2,455 | Szekszard Open | D97 |
| Jan 1994 | Attila Czebe | 2,430 | Szekszard Open | E86 |
| Jan 1994 | Bela Vigh | 2,405 | chT2-HUN 9394 | D15 |
| Oct 2007 | Attila Dr. Barva | 2,390 | chT-HUN 0708 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szekszard Open | 1998 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,354 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,436 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,343 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,354 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 10 | 2,508 |
| chT-HUN 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 3 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Taskovits's chess games?
307 games by Istvan Taskovits, 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 Taskovits has played.
What does Istvan Taskovits play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Istvan Taskovits opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Taskovits answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Istvan Taskovits play as White?
As White, Istvan Taskovits's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Taskovits play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Taskovits most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Istvan Taskovits's FIDE rating?
Istvan Taskovits is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Istvan Taskovits played?
Our database contains 307 games by Istvan Taskovits, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 97 draws, 82 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Taskovits?
307 games by Istvan Taskovits 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.