Prepare against Emil Szalanczi
IM · Hungary · World #67,047 classical · FIDE ID 700347
Our database contains 1,492 games by Emil Szalanczi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Szalanczi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Szalanczi 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 | 1,831 | 2,388 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,288 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 2,268 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,492 | 626 | 389 | 477 | 42.0% |
| As White | 750 | 358 | 191 | 201 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 742 | 268 | 198 | 276 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Szalanczi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Szalanczi's side.
First moves as White (750 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 695 | 92.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.5% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 2.8% | 81.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Szalanczi usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Szalanczi usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Szalanczi usually continues d4 (54.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Szalanczi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Szalanczi usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Szalanczi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 390 | 94.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 51.6% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 106 | 48.0% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Emil Szalanczi's chess games
All 1,492 games by Emil Szalanczi 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: 626 wins, 389 draws, 477 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 84 | 32/21/31 | 38.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 65 | 33/13/19 | 50.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 61 | 34/18/9 | 55.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 49 | 23/11/15 | 46.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 29/5/12 | 63.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 15/7/1 | 65.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 197 | 66/52/79 | 33.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 127 | 42/36/49 | 33.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 60 | 21/18/21 | 35.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 56 | 22/13/21 | 39.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 51 | 21/10/20 | 41.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 42 | 21/6/15 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 11/8/19 | 28.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Miklos Galyas | 2,445 | Budapest FS03 IM | C19 |
| Aug 2012 | Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen | 2,441 | Budapest FS08 IM-B | A43 |
| Mar 2010 | Nhat Minh To | 2,423 | 26th Budapest Spring Open | B04 |
| Oct 2008 | Gregory Pitl | 2,405 | Budapest FS10 GM | C96 |
| Jun 2014 | Robert Torma | 2,404 | Budapest FS06 IM | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2018 | 73 | 41.5 | 2,320 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2018 | 67 | 30.5 | 2,233 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2016 | 58 | 27 | 2,235 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2017 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,249 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2015 | 53 | 25.5 | 2,245 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2015 | 51 | 24.5 | 2,257 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2022 | 50 | 29.5 | 1,971 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2014 | 50 | 25 | 2,279 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sandor Farago (44 games) · Adam Szeberenyi (42 games) · Nhat Minh To (24 games) · Tamas Tancsa (17 games) · Ferenc Monduk (15 games) · Sultan Chubakov (14 games) · Bank Szalay-Ocsak (13 games) · Evarth Dr. Kahn (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Szalanczi's chess games?
1,492 games by Emil Szalanczi, 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 Emil Szalanczi has played.
What does Emil Szalanczi play on the first move as White?
Across 750 games with White in our database, Emil Szalanczi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Szalanczi answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games).
What openings does Emil Szalanczi play as White?
As White, Emil Szalanczi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (84 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 50.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (61 games, 55.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 750 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Szalanczi play as Black?
As Black, Emil Szalanczi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (197 games, 33.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (127 games, 33.1% win rate); English Opening (60 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 742 games.
What is Emil Szalanczi's FIDE rating?
Emil Szalanczi is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Emil Szalanczi played?
Our database contains 1,492 games by Emil Szalanczi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 626 wins, 389 draws, 477 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Szalanczi?
1,492 games by Emil Szalanczi 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.