Prepare against Bence Szabo
IM · Hungary · World #3,815 classical · FIDE ID 733776
Our database contains 780 games by Bence Szabo, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bence Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bence 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 | 2,308 | 2,414 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,375 | 2,375 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 780 | 266 | 314 | 200 | 34.1% |
| As White | 392 | 145 | 165 | 82 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 388 | 121 | 149 | 118 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bence Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bence Szabo's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 57.4% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 31.1% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.8% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 85.3% | 55.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.6% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 95.0% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Bence Szabo's chess games
All 780 games by Bence Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 266 wins, 314 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 65 | 22/35/8 | 33.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/18/9 | 34.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 33 | 9/17/7 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 13/14/5 | 40.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 78 | 27/32/19 | 34.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 39 | 13/11/15 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 11/14/12 | 29.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 12/6/1 | 63.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,646 | PRO League Stage | D38 |
| Jan 2013 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,564 | 1st Gabicce Mare Open | E20 |
| Sep 2013 | Attila Czebe | 2,492 | chT-HUN 1314 | E61 |
| May 2011 | Dragan Kosic | 2,485 | Budapest FS05 GM | E14 |
| Aug 2010 | Petar Genov | 2,478 | Budapest FS08 GM | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 35 | 25 | 2,278 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2010 | 19 | 9 | 2,237 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2012 | 18 | 7 | 2,323 |
| chT2-TUR | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,355 |
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,901 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2006 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,244 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2011 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bence Szabo's chess games?
780 games by Bence Szabo, from Oct 2004 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 Bence Szabo has played.
What does Bence Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Bence Szabo opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bence Szabo answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bence Szabo play as White?
As White, Bence Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bence Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Bence Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (78 games, 34.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 29.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Bence Szabo's FIDE rating?
Bence Szabo is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess and 2,375 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Bence Szabo played?
Our database contains 780 games by Bence Szabo, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 266 wins, 314 draws, 200 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bence Szabo?
780 games by Bence 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.