Prepare against Adam Szieberth
IM · Hungary · World #6,347 classical · FIDE ID 715670
Our database contains 916 games by Adam Szieberth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Szieberth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Szieberth 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 | 2,238 | 2,376 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,326 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 916 | 339 | 280 | 297 | 37.0% |
| As White | 466 | 185 | 145 | 136 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 450 | 154 | 135 | 161 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Szieberth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Szieberth's side.
First moves as White (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 456 | 97.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.1% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Szieberth usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Szieberth usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szieberth usually continues d4 (53.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Szieberth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Szieberth usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Szieberth usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 172 | 80.0% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 79.2% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 9.4% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
Adam Szieberth's chess games
All 916 games by Adam Szieberth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 339 wins, 280 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 89 | 38/27/24 | 42.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 46 | 18/16/12 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 111 | 40/32/39 | 36.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 85 | 29/30/26 | 34.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 39 | 14/5/20 | 35.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Valerij Popov | 2,534 | 16th Cappelle Open | B51 |
| Feb 1998 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,515 | 14th Cappelle Open | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Csaba Horvath | 2,506 | Budapest FS10 GM | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Gabor Kallai | 2,490 | Budapest FS08 GM | E65 |
| Sep 2003 | Andras Dr. Flumbort | 2,471 | Budapest FS09 GM | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberwart Open | 2000 | 33 | 22 | 2,393 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 28 | 10.5 | 2,243 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1996 | 27 | 14 | 2,323 |
| Papp Bela Memorial | 1998 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,435 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2004 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,330 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 1996 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,390 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2000 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Szieberth's chess games?
916 games by Adam Szieberth, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Adam Szieberth has played.
What does Adam Szieberth play on the first move as White?
Across 466 games with White in our database, Adam Szieberth opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Szieberth answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Adam Szieberth play as White?
As White, Adam Szieberth's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (89 games, 42.7% win rate); Scotch Game (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 466 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Szieberth play as Black?
As Black, Adam Szieberth most often plays: Sicilian (111 games, 36.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (85 games, 34.1% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 35.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 450 games.
What is Adam Szieberth's FIDE rating?
Adam Szieberth is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Adam Szieberth played?
Our database contains 916 games by Adam Szieberth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 280 draws, 297 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Szieberth?
916 games by Adam Szieberth 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.