Prepare against Martin Istvanovszki
FM · Hungary · World #4,480 classical · FIDE ID 726958
Our database contains 382 games by Martin Istvanovszki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Istvanovszki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Istvanovszki 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 | 2,288 | 2,352 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,341 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 2,345 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 144 | 112 | 126 | 37.7% |
| As White | 196 | 79 | 58 | 59 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 186 | 65 | 54 | 67 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Istvanovszki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Istvanovszki's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 60.2% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 76 | 38.8% | 53.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Istvanovszki usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Istvanovszki usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Istvanovszki usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Istvanovszki usually continues Nc3 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Istvanovszki usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Istvanovszki usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 58.1% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 26 | 28.0% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 47.3% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 20 | 36.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Martin Istvanovszki's chess games
All 382 games by Martin Istvanovszki 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: 144 wins, 112 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 25/14/15 | 46.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Velimir Ivic | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Mar 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,547 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jan 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,491 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Dec 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,485 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 121 | 64.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2009 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,145 |
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 14 | 6 | 2,188 |
| Nove Zamky Open | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,207 |
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| 30th Zalakaros Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
| 28th Zalakaros Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| chT-HUN 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Istvanovszki's chess games?
382 games by Martin Istvanovszki, 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 Martin Istvanovszki has played.
What does Martin Istvanovszki play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Martin Istvanovszki opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Istvanovszki answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Martin Istvanovszki play as White?
As White, Martin Istvanovszki's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Istvanovszki play as Black?
As Black, Martin Istvanovszki most often plays: Modern Defense (54 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Martin Istvanovszki's FIDE rating?
Martin Istvanovszki is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,345 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Martin Istvanovszki played?
Our database contains 382 games by Martin Istvanovszki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 112 draws, 126 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Istvanovszki?
382 games by Martin Istvanovszki 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.