Prepare against Istvan Veres
Hungary · World #33,897 classical · FIDE ID 715719
Our database contains 144 games by Istvan Veres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Istvan Veres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Istvan Veres 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 | 1,964 | 2,105 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,004 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 45 | 43 | 56 | 31.3% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 85 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Istvan Veres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Istvan Veres's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 49.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Veres usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Veres usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Veres usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 100.0% | 42.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Istvan Veres's chess games
All 144 games by Istvan Veres 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: 45 wins, 43 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Gabor Gal | 2,205 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B12 |
| Apr 2005 | Kornelia Albert | 2,159 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B33 |
| Dec 2011 | Gergely Biro | 2,122 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | B33 |
| Oct 2017 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,111 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | A21 |
| Apr 2006 | Attila Ponyi | 2,109 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,118 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Istvan Veres's chess games?
144 games by Istvan Veres, 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 Veres has played.
What does Istvan Veres play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Istvan Veres opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Istvan Veres answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Istvan Veres play as White?
As White, Istvan Veres's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Istvan Veres play as Black?
As Black, Istvan Veres most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Istvan Veres's FIDE rating?
Istvan Veres is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Istvan Veres played?
Our database contains 144 games by Istvan Veres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 43 draws, 56 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Istvan Veres?
144 games by Istvan Veres 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.