Prepare against Balazs Szabo
FM · Hungary · World #9,429 classical · FIDE ID 727105
Our database contains 258 games by Balazs Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs 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 | 2,178 | 2,349 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,366 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,360 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 100 | 78 | 80 | 38.8% |
| As White | 122 | 57 | 30 | 35 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 43 | 48 | 45 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Szabo's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 54.1% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 36 | 29.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.5% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 62.3% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.1% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 72.9% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Balazs Szabo's chess games
All 258 games by Balazs 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: 100 wins, 78 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Elier Miranda Mesa | 2,442 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial-B 24th | C03 |
| Aug 2008 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,427 | Talentum Cup | A46 |
| Feb 2014 | Viktor Varadi | 2,391 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | D46 |
| Oct 2015 | Florian Kaczur | 2,376 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1516 | B43 |
| Feb 2016 | Attila Reznak | 2,370 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1516 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,315 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,340 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,347 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,355 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 9 | 2,296 |
| 32nd Balaton IM | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Szabo's chess games?
258 games by Balazs 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 Balazs Szabo has played.
What does Balazs Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Balazs Szabo opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Szabo answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Balazs Szabo play as White?
As White, Balazs Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Szabo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Balazs Szabo's FIDE rating?
Balazs Szabo is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Balazs Szabo played?
Our database contains 258 games by Balazs Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 78 draws, 80 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Szabo?
258 games by Balazs 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.