Prepare against Bence Szakmany
United Kingdom · World #34,520 classical · FIDE ID 1804480
Our database contains 132 games by Bence Szakmany, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bence Szakmany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bence Szakmany 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 | 1,961 | 2,019 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,712 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,779 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 54 | 28 | 50 | 40.9% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 12 | 20 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 73 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bence Szakmany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bence Szakmany's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Szakmany usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Szakmany usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Szakmany usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 86.2% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 87.9% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
Bence Szakmany's chess games
All 132 games by Bence Szakmany in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 54 wins, 28 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Harry Braine | 1,971 | Glorney Cup | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Hugo Fowler | 1,960 | ch-WLS A 68th | C47 |
| Feb 2026 | Arjun Kolani | 1,956 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | C79 |
| Feb 2026 | Keatan Patel | 1,939 | 1st University of Warwick Congress: Open | B50 |
| Jul 2024 | Oliver Barnes | 1,932 | Glorney Cup U18 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2025 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,491 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Plate | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,760 |
| 2nd WCU Online League U1800 Open | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| 69th ch-WLS | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,028 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,861 |
| ch-WLS A 68th | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| South Wales Challengers | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bence Szakmany's chess games?
132 games by Bence Szakmany, from Oct 2018 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 Szakmany has played.
What does Bence Szakmany play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Bence Szakmany opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bence Szakmany answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Bence Szakmany play as White?
As White, Bence Szakmany's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bence Szakmany play as Black?
As Black, Bence Szakmany most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Bence Szakmany's FIDE rating?
Bence Szakmany is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (May 2025).
How many games has Bence Szakmany played?
Our database contains 132 games by Bence Szakmany, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 28 draws, 50 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bence Szakmany?
132 games by Bence Szakmany 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.