Prepare against Attila Szijarto
Hungary · World #31,420 classical · FIDE ID 729230
When preparing against Attila Szijarto, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Attila Szijarto, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Attila Szijarto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Szijarto 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 | 1,977 | 2,110 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 88 | 47 | 34 | 52.1% |
| As White | 78 | 37 | 24 | 17 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 51 | 23 | 17 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Szijarto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Szijarto's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 96.2% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Szijarto usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Szijarto usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Szijarto usually continues f4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szijarto usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Szijarto usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 90.7% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Attila Szijarto's chess games
All 169 games by Attila Szijarto in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 88 wins, 47 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Tamas Horvath | 2,283 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B06 |
| Oct 2013 | Jozsef Paszler | 2,196 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A46 |
| Mar 2008 | Jozsef Kadlicsko | 2,182 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | B89 |
| Mar 2006 | Imre Nagy | 2,161 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | B70 |
| Mar 2012 | Gabor Kadar | 2,138 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,201 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,315 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,158 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 9 | 2,274 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,210 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Attila Szijarto's chess games?
169 games by Attila Szijarto, from Jan 2004 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 Szijarto has played.
What does Attila Szijarto play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Attila Szijarto opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Szijarto answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Attila Szijarto play as White?
As White, Attila Szijarto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Szijarto play as Black?
As Black, Attila Szijarto most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Attila Szijarto's FIDE rating?
Attila Szijarto is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Attila Szijarto played?
Our database contains 169 games by Attila Szijarto, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 47 draws, 34 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Szijarto?
169 games by Attila Szijarto 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.