Prepare against Alexander Szakall
Slovakia · World #56,646 classical · FIDE ID 14912066
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander Szakall, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Szakall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Szakall 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 | 1,868 | 2,019 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 15.2% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Szakall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Szakall's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 50.0% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 27.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Szakall usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Szakall usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Szakall usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Szakall usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Szakall usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Szakall usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Alexander Szakall's chess games
All 46 games by Alexander Szakall in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 7 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Matej Michalek | 1,937 | chT2B-SVK 1415 | E67 |
| Jan 2014 | Dusan Danko | 1,875 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | C70 |
| Nov 2013 | Frantisek Danko | 1,874 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | E67 |
| Nov 2013 | Silvia Zakovicova | 1,663 | chT2B-SVK 1314 | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Peter Hajdu | 1,631 | chT2B-SVK 2324 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,695 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,651 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,598 |
| chT2B-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,984 |
| chT1W-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,818 |
| chT1W-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,892 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2014 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| chT2B-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Szakall's chess games?
46 games by Alexander Szakall, from Jul 2006 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 Alexander Szakall has played.
What does Alexander Szakall play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander Szakall opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Szakall answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Alexander Szakall play as White?
As White, Alexander Szakall's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Szakall play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Szakall most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexander Szakall's FIDE rating?
Alexander Szakall is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alexander Szakall played?
Our database contains 46 games by Alexander Szakall, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Szakall?
46 games by Alexander Szakall 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.