Prepare against Attila Szabo
FM · Romania · World #14,617 classical · FIDE ID 1206532
When preparing against Attila Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Attila Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Attila Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Szabo 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 | 2,109 | 2,390 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,305 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,307 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 44 | 75 | 53 | 25.6% |
| As White | 84 | 28 | 37 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 16 | 38 | 34 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Szabo's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 47.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 22.6% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 16.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 13.1% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 32.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 41.5% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Attila Szabo's chess games
All 172 games by Attila Szabo 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: 44 wins, 75 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 0/11/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | 2,534 | 3rd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | A31 |
| Jun 2010 | Danyyil Dvirnyy | 2,459 | 2nd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | B01 |
| May 2010 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,427 | 2nd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | A25 |
| May 2007 | Alexandru Victor Butunoi | 2,420 | 22nd Felix Cup | A26 |
| May 2016 | Michal Konopka | 2,418 | 35th Zalakaros Open | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 41 | 15 | 2,192 |
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 15 | 9 | 2,331 |
| 2nd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,416 |
| Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup 1st | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,294 |
| 3rd Baia Sprie Limpedea Cup | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,275 |
| 22nd Felix Cup | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,380 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Satu Mare Ariston | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Attila Szabo's chess games?
172 games by Attila Szabo, 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 Attila Szabo has played.
What does Attila Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Attila Szabo opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Szabo answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Attila Szabo play as White?
As White, Attila Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Attila Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Attila Szabo's FIDE rating?
Attila Szabo is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Attila Szabo played?
Our database contains 172 games by Attila Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 75 draws, 53 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Szabo?
172 games by Attila Szabo 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.