Prepare against Abel Szabo
Hungary · World #14,807 classical · FIDE ID 17008077
Our database contains 79 games by Abel Szabo, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Abel Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Szabo before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,108 | 2,239 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,980 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 36.7% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Szabo's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Abel Szabo's chess games
All 79 games by Abel Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Agoston Juhasz | 2,427 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | B94 |
| Aug 2023 | Roel Hamblok | 2,246 | Budapest One Week IM | C54 |
| Sep 2023 | Vilmos Balint | 2,217 | Budapest SixDays 09 IM-B | B28 |
| Jul 2026 | David Meszaros-Csonka | 2,180 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | A45 |
| Jul 2022 | Jozsef Herpai | 2,163 | 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,968 |
| Budapest One Week IM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,207 |
| Budapest SixDays 11 IM | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,932 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,228 |
| 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Budapest SixDays 09 IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Szabo's chess games?
79 games by Abel Szabo, from May 2019 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Abel Szabo has played.
What does Abel Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Abel Szabo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Szabo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abel Szabo play as White?
As White, Abel Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Abel Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Abel Szabo's FIDE rating?
Abel Szabo is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Abel Szabo played?
Our database contains 79 games by Abel Szabo, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Szabo?
79 games by Abel Szabo reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.