Istvan Mayer vs Attila Szlenka
Istvan Mayer (73, FM, HUN) and Attila Szlenka (71, HUN) have met 34 times in classical OTB. Mayer leads with 28 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 9% draw rate. Their last meeting at First Saturday FM November 2023 saw Mayer prevail. With current classical ratings of 1765 and 1681, the Elo model gives Mayer a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1765 vs 1681 (Δ +84)
With Istvan Mayer as white
59% Istvan16% draw26% Attila
With Attila Szlenka as white
48% Istvan18% draw34% Attila
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Istvan Mayer | Attila Szlenka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1765 | 1681 |
| Peak rating | 2225 · Jan 2001 | 1850 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 48 | 60 |
| World rank now | #87,982 | #109,208 |
| World rank peak | #10,801 | #53,329 |
| Federation rank now | #2,022 | #2,466 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,430 | 1,135 |
| Months active | 216 | 165 |
| % white wins | 44% | 38% |
| % black wins | 39% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Istvan Mayer
Attila Szlenka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Istvan Mayer
Attila Szlenka