Prepare against Bela Szakal
Hungary · World #90,512 classical · FIDE ID 753840
When preparing against Bela Szakal, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 62 games by Bela Szakal, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Szakal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela Szakal 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 | 1,757 | 1,834 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,834 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 17.7% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 12.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Szakal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Szakal's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Szakal usually continues e3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Szakal usually continues e3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Szakal usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Bela Szakal's chess games
All 62 games by Bela Szakal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Canard Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Janos Vanya | 1,942 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | A90 |
| Mar 2016 | Viktor Hrubos | 1,883 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | A83 |
| Dec 2015 | Lajos Fekete | 1,869 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | A85 |
| Apr 2016 | Tamas Takacs | 1,801 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | A03 |
| Feb 2017 | Gergely Gyorgy | 1,783 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,652 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,604 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Szakal's chess games?
62 games by Bela Szakal, from Jul 2012 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 Bela Szakal has played.
What does Bela Szakal play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Bela Szakal opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Szakal answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bela Szakal play as White?
As White, Bela Szakal's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Canard Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Szakal play as Black?
As Black, Bela Szakal most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Bela Szakal's FIDE rating?
Bela Szakal is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Bela Szakal played?
Our database contains 62 games by Bela Szakal, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (17.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Szakal?
62 games by Bela Szakal 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.