Prepare against Silvester Sipos
IOM · World #34,502 classical · FIDE ID 444260
Our database contains 61 games by Silvester Sipos, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Silvester Sipos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvester Sipos 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 | 1,961 | 2,050 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,973 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 20 | 8 | 33 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvester Sipos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvester Sipos's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sipos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Sipos usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Silvester Sipos's chess games
All 61 games by Silvester Sipos in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | John Griffin | 2,254 | ch-Isle of Man | C42 |
| Oct 2016 | Alistair Hill | 2,249 | Douglas IoM Open | A36 |
| Oct 2016 | Lars Laustsen | 2,151 | Douglas IoM Open | B50 |
| Oct 2016 | Neville B K Gill | 2,102 | Douglas IoM Open | C77 |
| Oct 2015 | Peter Cafolla | 2,067 | Douglas PokerStars Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 17 | 3 | 1,974 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 15 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| Isle of Man Open | 2010 | 6 | 5 | 2,272 |
| chT3B-SVK 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,751 |
| Isle of Man Open B | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Isle of Man | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvester Sipos's chess games?
61 games by Silvester Sipos, from Nov 2014 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 Silvester Sipos has played.
What does Silvester Sipos play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Silvester Sipos opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvester Sipos answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Silvester Sipos play as White?
As White, Silvester Sipos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvester Sipos play as Black?
As Black, Silvester Sipos most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Silvester Sipos's FIDE rating?
Silvester Sipos is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Silvester Sipos played?
Our database contains 61 games by Silvester Sipos, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvester Sipos?
61 games by Silvester Sipos 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.