Prepare against Attila Paal-Szucs
Hungary · World #25,180 classical · FIDE ID 706710
When preparing against Attila Paal-Szucs, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 105 games by Attila Paal-Szucs, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Attila Paal-Szucs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Paal-Szucs 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 | 2,017 | 2,219 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,164 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,164 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 32 | 34 | 39 | 30.5% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 27.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 602 rated games against 370 different opponents, across 189 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 479 | 218 | 110 | 151 | 45.5% | 2,048 | 2,097 | 11 |
| Rapid | 65 | 32 | 8 | 25 | 49.2% | 1,889 | 1,932 | 7 |
| Blitz | 35 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 54.3% | 1,828 | 1,874 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 220 | 41 | 56 | 123 | 18.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 371 | 230 | 69 | 72 | 62.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 30 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 44 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1,996 | 2,056 |
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1,997 | 1,997 |
| 2024 | 41 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 1,937 | 1,976 |
| 2023 | 87 | 42 | 8 | 37 | 1,850 | 1,873 |
| 2022 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2,106 | 2,124 |
| 2021 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 2,006 | 2,081 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2,067 | 2,201 |
| 2019 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2,055 | 2,074 |
| 2018 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2,078 | 2,170 |
| 2017 | 65 | 35 | 10 | 20 | 2,046 | 2,138 |
| 2016 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2,112 | 2,032 |
| 2015 | 51 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 2,031 | 2,079 |
| 2014 | 44 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 2,019 | 2,084 |
| 2013 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 2,041 | 2,108 |
| 2012 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2,068 | 2,193 |
| 2011 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2,012 | 2,132 |
| 2010 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2,093 | 2,137 |
| 2008 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1,993 | 2,233 |
| 2007 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2,154 | 2,154 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2,298 | 1,898 |
Where Attila Paal-Szucs has played
Hungary (181) · Serbia (4) · Spain (2) · Kazakhstan (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Paal-Szucs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Paal-Szucs's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 54.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 31.4% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Paal-Szucs usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Paal-Szucs usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Paal-Szucs usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Paal-Szucs usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Paal-Szucs usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paal-Szucs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
Attila Paal-Szucs's chess games
All 105 games by Attila Paal-Szucs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 32 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Marton Urhegyi | 2,296 | 40th Eger Agria Open | B03 |
| Apr 2014 | Attila Reznak | 2,245 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | D35 |
| Oct 2015 | Gabor Horvath | 2,213 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | B32 |
| Jan 2017 | Peter Gara-Tarnoczi | 2,208 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | D32 |
| Dec 2014 | Tibor Fordan | 2,199 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 1,981 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,180 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Attila Paal-Szucs's chess games?
105 games by Attila Paal-Szucs, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Attila Paal-Szucs has played.
What does Attila Paal-Szucs play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Attila Paal-Szucs opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Paal-Szucs answers 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Attila Paal-Szucs play as White?
As White, Attila Paal-Szucs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Paal-Szucs play as Black?
As Black, Attila Paal-Szucs most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Attila Paal-Szucs's FIDE rating?
Attila Paal-Szucs is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Attila Paal-Szucs played?
Our database contains 105 games by Attila Paal-Szucs, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Paal-Szucs?
105 games by Attila Paal-Szucs 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.