Istvan Sipos vs Csaba Berczes
Istvan Sipos (39, IM, HUN) and Csaba Berczes (40, IM, HUN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Berczes leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2287, the Elo model gives Sipos a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2287 (Δ +118)
With Istvan Sipos as white
61% Istvan19% draw20% Csaba
With Csaba Berczes as white
50% Istvan23% draw27% Csaba
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Istvan Sipos | Csaba Berczes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2405-10 | 2287 |
| Peak rating | 2504 · Apr 2015 | 2420 · Jan 2008 |
| Peak age | 28 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,583 | #4,494 |
| World rank peak | #728 | #1,677 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #137 |
| Games (career, STD) | 930 | 694 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 51% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2326 | 2276 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 2 |
Best Win
Istvan Sipos
Csaba Berczes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Istvan Sipos
Csaba Berczes