Prepare against Botond Smaraglay
Hungary · World #34,301 classical · FIDE ID 717339
Our database contains 177 games by Botond Smaraglay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Botond Smaraglay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Botond Smaraglay 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 | 1,962 | 2,111 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 51 | 34 | 92 | 28.8% |
| As White | 94 | 29 | 20 | 45 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 14 | 47 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Botond Smaraglay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Botond Smaraglay's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 67 | 71.3% | 41.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 27.7% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Smaraglay usually continues Nc3 (28.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Smaraglay usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smaraglay usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Smaraglay usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Smaraglay usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Smaraglay usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 97.7% | 38.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Botond Smaraglay's chess games
All 177 games by Botond Smaraglay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 34 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Nora Dr. Medvegy | 2,350 | chT-HUN 1415 | A21 |
| Jan 1999 | Tamas Schroter | 2,280 | chT2-HUN 9899 | A37 |
| Jan 1997 | Gyula Horvath | 2,280 | 13th Budapest Spring Open | B32 |
| Jan 1997 | Tamas Sleisz | 2,265 | Papp Bela Memorial | B38 |
| Jan 2001 | Istvan Dombai | 2,228 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U12 | 1995 | 17 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,121 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,234 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,115 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,016 |
| 4th Cseppko Open | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Botond Smaraglay's chess games?
177 games by Botond Smaraglay, from Apr 2003 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 Botond Smaraglay has played.
What does Botond Smaraglay play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Botond Smaraglay opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Botond Smaraglay answers 1...c5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Botond Smaraglay play as White?
As White, Botond Smaraglay's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Botond Smaraglay play as Black?
As Black, Botond Smaraglay most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Botond Smaraglay's FIDE rating?
Botond Smaraglay is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Botond Smaraglay played?
Our database contains 177 games by Botond Smaraglay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 34 draws, 92 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Botond Smaraglay?
177 games by Botond Smaraglay 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.