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Istvan Sipos vs Gergely Aczel

Istvan Sipos (39, IM, HUN) and Gergely Aczel (35, GM, HUN) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Aczel leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. liga Zapad 2025 2026 R7 drew. With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2442, the Elo model gives Aczel a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2442 -37)
With Istvan Sipos as white
35% Istvan29% draw36% Gergely
With Gergely Aczel as white
28% Istvan24% draw48% Gergely

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Istvan SiposGergely Aczel
Current rating (STD)2405-102442+5
Peak rating2504 · Apr 20152573 · Nov 2017
Peak age2826
World rank now#1,583#1,110
World rank peak#728#331
Federation rank now#43#30
Games (career, STD)9301,929
Months active218207
% white wins51%58%
% black wins42%46%
TPR last 12m (STD)23262444
Activity 12m (games)31191

Best Win

Istvan Sipos
Gergely Aczel

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (10)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Istvan Sipos
Gergely Aczel

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