Prepare against Balazs Szabo
Hungary · World #74,683 classical · FIDE ID 782700
When preparing against Balazs Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 33 games by Balazs Szabo, covering Oct 2014 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 | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,780 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 42.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Balazs Szabo's chess games
All 33 games by Balazs Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Tibor Dr. Botta | 1,864 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Tamas Lakatos | 1,837 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | B08 |
| Mar 2018 | Gabor Dr. Nagy | 1,818 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | B28 |
| Sep 2018 | Attila Kralik | 1,681 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | B50 |
| Apr 2024 | Mate Budai | 1,652 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,816 |
| 22nd Gyor Amateur Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,284 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,579 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 991 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Szabo's chess games?
33 games by Balazs Szabo, from Oct 2014 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 17 games with White in our database, Balazs Szabo opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Szabo answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Balazs Szabo play as White?
As White, Balazs Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Szabo most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Balazs Szabo's FIDE rating?
Balazs Szabo is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Balazs Szabo played?
Our database contains 33 games by Balazs Szabo, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Szabo?
33 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.