Prepare against Attila Szalai
Hungary · World #65,625 classical · FIDE ID 757420
When preparing against Attila Szalai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Attila Szalai, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Attila Szalai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Szalai 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 | 1,836 | 1,840 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 23 | 9 | 34.7% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Szalai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Szalai's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Szalai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Szalai usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Szalai usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Attila Szalai's chess games
All 49 games by Attila Szalai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 23 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Robert Somody | 1,953 | chT4-HUN 1314 | B15 |
| Jan 2017 | Tibor Horvath | 1,753 | chT4-HUN 1617 | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | Istvan Nagy | 1,723 | chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | B08 |
| Nov 2017 | Tamas Gyurika | 1,693 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | B23 |
| Mar 2015 | Erno Bereczki | 1,607 | chT-HUN4a 1415 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,619 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| chT-HUN4a 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,680 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,609 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Attila Szalai's chess games?
49 games by Attila Szalai, from Apr 2015 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 Szalai has played.
What does Attila Szalai play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Attila Szalai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Szalai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Attila Szalai play as White?
As White, Attila Szalai's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Szalai play as Black?
As Black, Attila Szalai most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Attila Szalai's FIDE rating?
Attila Szalai is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Attila Szalai played?
Our database contains 49 games by Attila Szalai, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 23 draws, 9 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Szalai?
49 games by Attila Szalai 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.