Prepare against Balazs Szakaly
Hungary · World #15,393 classical · FIDE ID 739324
Our database contains 100 games by Balazs Szakaly, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Szakaly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Szakaly 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 | 2,101 | 2,168 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,035 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,043 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 42 | 32 | 26 | 42.0% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Szakaly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Szakaly's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Balazs Szakaly's chess games
All 100 games by Balazs Szakaly in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 42 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Tamas Hibjan | 2,116 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | B92 |
| Sep 2016 | Peter Kral | 2,110 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | B13 |
| Mar 2011 | Zoltan Karolyfalvi | 2,098 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | B14 |
| Mar 2004 | Tamas Sandor | 2,070 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | B42 |
| Dec 2016 | Laszlo Lengyel | 2,062 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,060 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,185 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,274 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,142 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,928 |
| Debrecen Karneval Cup | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Szakaly's chess games?
100 games by Balazs Szakaly, from Oct 2006 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 Szakaly has played.
What does Balazs Szakaly play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Balazs Szakaly opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Szakaly answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Balazs Szakaly play as White?
As White, Balazs Szakaly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Szakaly play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Szakaly most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Balazs Szakaly's FIDE rating?
Balazs Szakaly is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Balazs Szakaly played?
Our database contains 100 games by Balazs Szakaly, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Szakaly?
100 games by Balazs Szakaly 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.