Prepare against Istvan Toth
Hungary · World #40,615 classical · FIDE ID 715239
Our database contains 85 games by Istvan Toth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Toth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Toth 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 | 1,932 | 2,165 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,946 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 24 | 19 | 42 | 28.2% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 11 | 27 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Toth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Toth's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 55.3% | 40.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 36.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Toth usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Toth usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Toth usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Toth usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Toth usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Toth usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 11.1% |
Istvan Toth's chess games
All 85 games by Istvan Toth 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Gyorgy Palla | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | A08 |
| Oct 2005 | Istvan Banhazi | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | E12 |
| Nov 2011 | Kalman Sallai | 2,122 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | C66 |
| Sep 2010 | Attila Toth | 2,120 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | D00 |
| Oct 2005 | Attila Barabas | 2,114 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,913 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 2 | 1,822 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,712 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,909 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Toth's chess games?
85 games by Istvan Toth, 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 Toth has played.
What does Istvan Toth play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Istvan Toth opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Toth answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Istvan Toth play as White?
As White, Istvan Toth's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Toth play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Toth most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Istvan Toth's FIDE rating?
Istvan Toth is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Istvan Toth played?
Our database contains 85 games by Istvan Toth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Toth?
85 games by Istvan Toth 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.