Istvan Sipos vs Karol Motuz
Istvan Sipos (39, IM, HUN) and Karol Motuz (65, FM, SVK) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Sipos leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2233, the Elo model gives Sipos a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2233 (Δ +172)
With Istvan Sipos as white
68% Istvan17% draw15% Karol
With Karol Motuz as white
59% Istvan20% draw21% Karol
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Istvan Sipos | Karol Motuz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2405-10 | 2233 |
| Peak rating | 2504 · Apr 2015 | 2432 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 56 |
| World rank now | #1,583 | #6,553 |
| World rank peak | #728 | #1,584 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #67 |
| Games (career, STD) | 930 | 1,000 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 51% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2326 | 2209 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 78 |
Best Win
Istvan Sipos
Karol Motuz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Istvan Sipos
Karol Motuz