Prepare against Balazs Szabo
Hungary · World #64,449 classical · FIDE ID 774383
When preparing against Balazs Szabo, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Balazs Szabo, covering Dec 2013 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 | 1,840 | 1,881 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28.9% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Szabo usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Balazs Szabo's chess games
All 38 games by Balazs Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Andras Pluhar | 1,787 | chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | C68 |
| Oct 2019 | Lili Toth | 1,604 | chT-HUN U18 | D38 |
| Nov 2022 | Gergo Benedek Hideg | 1,572 | chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | A00 |
| Jul 2022 | Muriel Aranka Gaspar | 1,493 | 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | A80 |
| Feb 2022 | Tibor Hangay | 1,488 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,374 |
| 3rd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,500 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,529 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,949 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,562 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Szabo's chess games?
38 games by Balazs Szabo, from Dec 2013 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 21 games with White in our database, Balazs Szabo opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Szabo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Balazs Szabo play as White?
As White, Balazs Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Szabo most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Balazs Szabo's FIDE rating?
Balazs Szabo is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Balazs Szabo played?
Our database contains 38 games by Balazs Szabo, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Szabo?
38 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.