Prepare against Bertalan Szikszai
FM · Hungary · World #4,473 classical · FIDE ID 797073
When preparing against Bertalan Szikszai, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 427 games by Bertalan Szikszai, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bertalan Szikszai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bertalan Szikszai 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 | 2,288 | 2,321 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,276 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,301 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 165 | 93 | 169 | 38.6% |
| As White | 206 | 87 | 43 | 76 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 221 | 78 | 50 | 93 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bertalan Szikszai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bertalan Szikszai's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 72.3% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 17.0% | 51.4% |
| b3 | 11 | 5.3% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Szikszai usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Szikszai usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Szikszai usually continues d4 (47.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 51.4% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Szikszai usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Szikszai usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Szikszai usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 77.6% | 48.9% |
| a6 | 17 | 14.7% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 76.6% | 42.4% |
| a6 | 6 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Bertalan Szikszai's chess games
All 427 games by Bertalan Szikszai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 93 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C01 | St. George Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Yuriy Kryvoruchko | 2,650 | ch-HUN Blitz | B91 |
| Aug 2025 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,629 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | Oliver Mihok | 2,536 | ch-HUN Rapid | A45 |
| Oct 2023 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Sep 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | 2,520 | Titled Tue Early | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 140 | 67.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,041 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 2,373 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,285 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Vezerkepzo Santa Claus IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,123 |
| ch-HUN U20 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bertalan Szikszai's chess games?
427 games by Bertalan Szikszai, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Bertalan Szikszai has played.
What does Bertalan Szikszai play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Bertalan Szikszai opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bertalan Szikszai answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...a6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Bertalan Szikszai play as White?
As White, Bertalan Szikszai's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bertalan Szikszai play as Black?
As Black, Bertalan Szikszai most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Bertalan Szikszai's FIDE rating?
Bertalan Szikszai is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Bertalan Szikszai played?
Our database contains 427 games by Bertalan Szikszai, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 93 draws, 169 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bertalan Szikszai?
427 games by Bertalan Szikszai 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.