Prepare against Martin Istona
FM · Slovakia · World #7,711 classical · FIDE ID 14923475
Our database contains 478 games by Martin Istona, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Istona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Istona 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 | 2,325 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,256 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 145 | 185 | 148 | 30.3% |
| As White | 241 | 86 | 98 | 57 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 237 | 59 | 87 | 91 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Istona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Istona's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 229 | 95.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Istona usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Istona usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Istona usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Istona usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Istona usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Istona usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 80.9% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 15.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 82.1% | 44.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Martin Istona's chess games
All 478 games by Martin Istona in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Aug 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: 145 wins, 185 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/20/7 | 37.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/11/9 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Stefan Mazur | 2,439 | chT-SVK 1E 1718 | C11 |
| Feb 2013 | Martin Mrva | 2,435 | chT2D-SVK 1213 | A16 |
| Sep 2021 | Milan Pacher | 2,415 | SVK Club Cup | B33 |
| Oct 2013 | Juraj Druska | 2,370 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | A45 |
| Feb 2017 | Vitezslav Priehoda | 2,362 | chT2C-CZE 1617 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,037 |
| Skalica Open | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 2,182 |
| Prague Pankrac Cup | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,400 |
| chT-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,251 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,153 |
| chT2D-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Istona's chess games?
478 games by Martin Istona, from May 2010 to Aug 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 Martin Istona has played.
What does Martin Istona play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Martin Istona opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Istona answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Istona play as White?
As White, Martin Istona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Scotch Game (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Istona play as Black?
As Black, Martin Istona most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Martin Istona's FIDE rating?
Martin Istona is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (May 2015).
How many games has Martin Istona played?
Our database contains 478 games by Martin Istona, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 185 draws, 148 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Istona?
478 games by Martin Istona 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.