Prepare against Alex Szakolczai
Hungary · World #30,806 classical · FIDE ID 17015588
When preparing against Alex Szakolczai, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Alex Szakolczai, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Szakolczai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Szakolczai 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 | 1,981 | 2,110 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,068 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,536 | 1,691 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Szakolczai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Szakolczai's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Alex Szakolczai's chess games
All 45 games by Alex Szakolczai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Antal Jr Horvath | 2,111 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | A16 |
| Aug 2026 | Bence Jokai | 2,033 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | A18 |
| Aug 2026 | Adriel Job | 1,829 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | B12 |
| Feb 2023 | Tamas Felmery | 1,815 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | D20 |
| Aug 2024 | Yiming Zhang | 1,810 | ch-EU U10 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,214 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,511 |
| ch-EU U08 30th | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,527 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,811 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,593 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,616 |
| EU-ch U10 rapid | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,432 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Szakolczai's chess games?
45 games by Alex Szakolczai, from Sep 2022 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 Alex Szakolczai has played.
What does Alex Szakolczai play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alex Szakolczai opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Szakolczai answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Szakolczai play as White?
As White, Alex Szakolczai's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Szakolczai play as Black?
As Black, Alex Szakolczai most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alex Szakolczai's FIDE rating?
Alex Szakolczai is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 1,536 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alex Szakolczai played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alex Szakolczai, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Szakolczai?
45 games by Alex Szakolczai 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.