Prepare against Arpad Szemeti
Hungary · World #11,923 classical · FIDE ID 716880
Our database contains 86 games by Arpad Szemeti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arpad Szemeti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arpad Szemeti 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 | 2,142 | 2,183 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 36.0% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arpad Szemeti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arpad Szemeti's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 97.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Szemeti usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szemeti usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Szemeti usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Szemeti usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Arpad Szemeti's chess games
All 86 games by Arpad Szemeti 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: 31 wins, 28 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tamas Horvath | 2,395 | chT2-HUN 9798 | A85 |
| Jan 1996 | Bela Molnar | 2,375 | 5th Cseppko Open | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Norbert Szelenyi | 2,340 | 5th Cseppko Open | D21 |
| Jan 1996 | Valer Krutti | 2,300 | 5th Cseppko Open | E81 |
| Feb 2003 | Laszlo Zila | 2,286 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,125 |
| 5th Cseppko Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| 18th Budapest Spring Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
| 6th Cseppko Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| 3rd Cseppko Open | 1994 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,562 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arpad Szemeti's chess games?
86 games by Arpad Szemeti, 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 Arpad Szemeti has played.
What does Arpad Szemeti play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Arpad Szemeti opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arpad Szemeti answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arpad Szemeti play as White?
As White, Arpad Szemeti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arpad Szemeti play as Black?
As Black, Arpad Szemeti most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Arpad Szemeti's FIDE rating?
Arpad Szemeti is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Arpad Szemeti played?
Our database contains 86 games by Arpad Szemeti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 28 draws, 27 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arpad Szemeti?
86 games by Arpad Szemeti 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.