Istvan Sipos vs Tamas Banusz
Istvan Sipos (39, IM, HUN) and Tamas Banusz (37, GM, HUN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Banusz leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2593, the Elo model gives Banusz a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2593 (Δ -188)
With Istvan Sipos as white
19% Istvan20% draw60% Tamas
With Tamas Banusz as white
13% Istvan17% draw70% Tamas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Istvan Sipos | Tamas Banusz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2405-10 | 2593-3 |
| Peak rating | 2504 · Apr 2015 | 2641 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 28 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,583 | #179 |
| World rank peak | #728 | #110 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 930 | 1,433 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 42% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2326 | 2554 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 90 |
Best Win
Istvan Sipos
Tamas Banusz
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
Tamas Banusz