Prepare against Alexander Szamos
Slovakia · World #13,779 classical · FIDE ID 14900874
Our database contains 546 games by Alexander Szamos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Szamos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Szamos 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 | 2,119 | 2,280 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,137 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 165 | 214 | 167 | 30.2% |
| As White | 265 | 92 | 106 | 67 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 281 | 73 | 108 | 100 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Szamos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Szamos's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 153 | 57.7% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 43 | 16.2% | 43.0% |
| d4 | 37 | 14.0% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 32 | 12.1% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Szamos usually continues g3 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Szamos usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Szamos usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Szamos usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Szamos usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Szamos usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 63 | 41.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 30 | 19.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 10.6% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 28.6% | 27.1% |
Alexander Szamos's chess games
All 546 games by Alexander Szamos 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: 165 wins, 214 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 42 | 13/20/9 | 31.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 35 | 14/14/7 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 31 | 8/14/9 | 25.8% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 7/12/7 | 26.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 1/9/8 | 5.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D34 | Catalan | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ladislav Salai | 2,440 | chT-SVK 9697 | E18 |
| Aug 2000 | Juraj Lipka | 2,376 | ch-SVK Open | E67 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Zavadsky | 2,330 | Hlohovec Open | A12 |
| Jan 1992 | Igor Majzlan | 2,320 | Bratislava Open | B28 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,320 | chT1E-SVK 9899 | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,241 |
| Hlohovec Open | 2000 | 30 | 12 | 2,243 |
| Tatry Open | 2007 | 25 | 14 | 2,190 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2008 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,286 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| chT1E-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Szamos's chess games?
546 games by Alexander Szamos, 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 Alexander Szamos has played.
What does Alexander Szamos play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Alexander Szamos opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Szamos answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Alexander Szamos play as White?
As White, Alexander Szamos's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Szamos play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Szamos most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 5.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Alexander Szamos's FIDE rating?
Alexander Szamos is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alexander Szamos played?
Our database contains 546 games by Alexander Szamos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 214 draws, 167 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Szamos?
546 games by Alexander Szamos 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.