Prepare against Domonkos Szakmary
Hungary · World #8,655 classical · FIDE ID 17004039
When preparing against Domonkos Szakmary, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Domonkos Szakmary, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Domonkos Szakmary's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Domonkos Szakmary 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 | 2,193 | 2,278 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,183 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,148 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 48 | 47 | 82 | 27.1% |
| As White | 92 | 28 | 24 | 40 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 20 | 23 | 42 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Domonkos Szakmary's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Domonkos Szakmary's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 97.8% | 42.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 42.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Szakmary usually continues Nf3 (33.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Szakmary usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Szakmary usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Szakmary usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 77.1% | 35.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.6% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Domonkos Szakmary's chess games
All 177 games by Domonkos Szakmary in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 48 wins, 47 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nderim Saraci | 2,483 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,376 | Slovakia Chess Open 2024 | B32 |
| Apr 2024 | Bence Bernath | 2,261 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | C56 |
| Aug 2024 | Jason Liu | 2,223 | ch-EU U16 | B33 |
| Mar 2026 | Kata Karacsonyi | 2,209 | SixDays Budapest IM-B Mar | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| 3rd Kumania IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,046 |
| Budapest FS09 Nadassy | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,830 |
| SixDays Budapest February 2026 - IM A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,223 |
| SixDays Budapest IM-B Mar | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,283 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Domonkos Szakmary's chess games?
177 games by Domonkos Szakmary, from Aug 2019 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 Domonkos Szakmary has played.
What does Domonkos Szakmary play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Domonkos Szakmary opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Domonkos Szakmary answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Domonkos Szakmary play as White?
As White, Domonkos Szakmary's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Domonkos Szakmary play as Black?
As Black, Domonkos Szakmary most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Domonkos Szakmary's FIDE rating?
Domonkos Szakmary is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Domonkos Szakmary played?
Our database contains 177 games by Domonkos Szakmary, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 47 draws, 82 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Domonkos Szakmary?
177 games by Domonkos Szakmary 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.