Prepare against Bank Szalay-Ocsak
FM · Hungary · World #10,024 classical · FIDE ID 784923
Our database contains 595 games by Bank Szalay-Ocsak, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bank Szalay-Ocsak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bank Szalay-Ocsak 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 | 2,169 | 2,279 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,195 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 595 | 135 | 216 | 244 | 22.7% |
| As White | 293 | 76 | 113 | 104 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 302 | 59 | 103 | 140 | 19.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bank Szalay-Ocsak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bank Szalay-Ocsak's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 74.7% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 11.6% | 33.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 7.2% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Szalay-Ocsak usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Szalay-Ocsak usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Szalay-Ocsak usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 33.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Szalay-Ocsak usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Szalay-Ocsak usually continues g3 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Szalay-Ocsak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 59.3% | 38.2% |
| c6 | 36 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.7% | 42.9% |
| a6 | 6 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 68.4% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Bank Szalay-Ocsak's chess games
All 595 games by Bank Szalay-Ocsak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Aug 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: 135 wins, 216 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 40 | 7/27/6 | 17.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 0/5/11 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 31 | 6/13/12 | 19.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Kaczur,F | 2,484 | ch-HUN Rapid 2026 | C00 |
| Aug 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,428 | 18th Arad Open | A04 |
| Nov 2025 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,427 | European Rapid 2025 | C65 |
| Jul 2024 | Mate Bagi | 2,425 | ch-HUN Rapid | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 127 | 45.5 | 2,110 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2021 | 29 | 9.5 | 1,901 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 12 | 2023 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Summer IM | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,154 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,960 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,302 |
| Rhodes Summer Cup | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,268 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emil Szalanczi (13 games) · Sandor Farago (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bank Szalay-Ocsak's chess games?
595 games by Bank Szalay-Ocsak, from Nov 2015 to Aug 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 Bank Szalay-Ocsak has played.
What does Bank Szalay-Ocsak play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Bank Szalay-Ocsak opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bank Szalay-Ocsak answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bank Szalay-Ocsak play as White?
As White, Bank Szalay-Ocsak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 17.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bank Szalay-Ocsak play as Black?
As Black, Bank Szalay-Ocsak most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 302 games.
What is Bank Szalay-Ocsak's FIDE rating?
Bank Szalay-Ocsak is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Bank Szalay-Ocsak played?
Our database contains 595 games by Bank Szalay-Ocsak, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 216 draws, 244 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bank Szalay-Ocsak?
595 games by Bank Szalay-Ocsak 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.