Prepare against Csaba Szekely
Hungary · World #16,724 classical · FIDE ID 703141
Our database contains 266 games by Csaba Szekely, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Szekely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Szekely 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 | 2,087 | 2,269 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 97 | 86 | 83 | 36.5% |
| As White | 139 | 52 | 49 | 38 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 127 | 45 | 37 | 45 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Szekely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Szekely's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 74 | 53.2% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 37.4% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Szekely usually continues Nc3 (60.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Szekely usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Szekely usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Szekely usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Szekely usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Szekely usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 52.2% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 20.9% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 11 | 16.4% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 85.7% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Csaba Szekely's chess games
All 266 games by Csaba Szekely 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: 97 wins, 86 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| E61 | English Opening | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E06 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Istvan Borocz | 2,415 | 14th Zalakaros Open | C49 |
| Jul 2001 | Alexander N Panchenko | 2,405 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A17 |
| Mar 2006 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,346 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | E01 |
| Feb 1999 | Janos Mika | 2,305 | chT3-HUN 9899 | A22 |
| Feb 2003 | Mario Horvath | 2,304 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 43 | 25 | 2,284 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,293 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,191 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,060 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,411 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Szekely's chess games?
266 games by Csaba Szekely, 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 Csaba Szekely has played.
What does Csaba Szekely play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Csaba Szekely opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Szekely answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Csaba Szekely play as White?
As White, Csaba Szekely's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Szekely play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Szekely most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Csaba Szekely's FIDE rating?
Csaba Szekely is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Csaba Szekely played?
Our database contains 266 games by Csaba Szekely, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 86 draws, 83 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Szekely?
266 games by Csaba Szekely 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.