Prepare against Janos Dostan
FM · Hungary · World #16,317 classical · FIDE ID 725080
Our database contains 308 games by Janos Dostan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Dostan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Dostan 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 | 2,091 | 2,347 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,228 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,210 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 99 | 142 | 67 | 32.1% |
| As White | 157 | 60 | 74 | 23 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 151 | 39 | 68 | 44 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Dostan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Dostan's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 77.7% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dostan usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dostan usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Dostan usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Dostan usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dostan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dostan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 43.5% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 27 | 39.1% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 83.3% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Janos Dostan's chess games
All 308 games by Janos Dostan 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: 99 wins, 142 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/16/6 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Miroslav Tosic | 2,411 | 4th ch-Vojvodina | C41 |
| Oct 2002 | Arpad Soos | 2,391 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B53 |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander V Zakharov | 2,390 | Novi Sad Open | B30 |
| Mar 2003 | Pavle Orlov | 2,369 | Milovan Prvulj Memorial | C44 |
| May 2006 | Vladimir Sutorikhin | 2,359 | Kecskemet Caissa IM 05 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 9 | 2,514 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,465 |
| Milovan Prvulj Memorial | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,292 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,166 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,335 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 05 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,203 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Dostan's chess games?
308 games by Janos Dostan, 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 Janos Dostan has played.
What does Janos Dostan play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Janos Dostan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Dostan answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Janos Dostan play as White?
As White, Janos Dostan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Dostan play as Black?
As Black, Janos Dostan most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Janos Dostan's FIDE rating?
Janos Dostan is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Janos Dostan played?
Our database contains 308 games by Janos Dostan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 142 draws, 67 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Dostan?
308 games by Janos Dostan 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.