Prepare against Andras Szivak
Hungary · World #70,886 classical · FIDE ID 780790
When preparing against Andras Szivak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 59 games by Andras Szivak, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andras Szivak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andras Szivak 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 | 1,818 | 1,844 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,872 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 27.1% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andras Szivak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andras Szivak's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 35.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 35.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Szivak usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Szivak usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Szivak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Andras Szivak's chess games
All 59 games by Andras Szivak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Sandor Fodre | 2,003 | Budapest FS05 Nadassy | C10 |
| Jul 2022 | Karoly Vegh | 1,930 | Budapest FS07 Nadassy | B02 |
| Nov 2016 | Luca Hegedus | 1,786 | chT-HUN U18 | E43 |
| Aug 2023 | Tamas Hradeczky | 1,778 | Budapest FS08 FM | D35 |
| Mar 2016 | Benedek Marton | 1,662 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,717 |
| Budapest FS07 Nadassy | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,806 |
| Budapest FS05 Nadassy | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 1,752 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,615 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,608 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andras Szivak's chess games?
59 games by Andras Szivak, from Jan 2016 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 Andras Szivak has played.
What does Andras Szivak play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Andras Szivak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andras Szivak answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Andras Szivak play as White?
As White, Andras Szivak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andras Szivak play as Black?
As Black, Andras Szivak most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Andras Szivak's FIDE rating?
Andras Szivak is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (May 2024).
How many games has Andras Szivak played?
Our database contains 59 games by Andras Szivak, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andras Szivak?
59 games by Andras Szivak 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.