Prepare against Lajos Istvandi
IM · Hungary · World #7,655 classical · FIDE ID 700703
When preparing against Lajos Istvandi, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Lajos Istvandi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Istvandi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Istvandi 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 | 2,211 | 2,348 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,310 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,315 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 61 | 123 | 87 | 22.5% |
| As White | 136 | 35 | 63 | 38 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 26 | 60 | 49 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Istvandi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Istvandi's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 70.6% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 35 | 25.7% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Istvandi usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Istvandi usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Istvandi usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Istvandi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Istvandi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Istvandi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 16.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 69.4% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Lajos Istvandi's chess games
All 271 games by Lajos Istvandi 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: 61 wins, 123 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E68 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Levente Vajda | 2,557 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | C77 |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Petrienko | 2,465 | Frydek Mistek Open A | A88 |
| Jan 1992 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,450 | chT-HUN | E63 |
| Jan 1995 | Lajos Seres | 2,430 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | E94 |
| Feb 2014 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,428 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 15 | 5 | 2,296 |
| Schneider Memorial Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| 1st Kali Cup | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,311 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,388 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| chT2-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Istvandi's chess games?
271 games by Lajos Istvandi, 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 Lajos Istvandi has played.
What does Lajos Istvandi play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Lajos Istvandi opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Istvandi answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Lajos Istvandi play as White?
As White, Lajos Istvandi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Istvandi play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Istvandi most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Lajos Istvandi's FIDE rating?
Lajos Istvandi is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Lajos Istvandi played?
Our database contains 271 games by Lajos Istvandi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 123 draws, 87 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Istvandi?
271 games by Lajos Istvandi 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.