Prepare against Ferenc Szaz
Hungary · World #39,997 classical · FIDE ID 710539
When preparing against Ferenc Szaz, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 48.4% over 31 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Ferenc Szaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Szaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Szaz 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 | 1,935 | 2,201 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 33.9% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 126 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Szaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Szaz's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 60.2% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 23.5% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 15.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Szaz usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Szaz usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Szaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Szaz usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Szaz usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Szaz usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 59.7% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 22.6% | 46.4% |
| b6 | 4 | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 95.1% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Ferenc Szaz's chess games
All 224 games by Ferenc Szaz 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: 76 wins, 75 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Miklos Ferencz | 2,265 | chT3-HUN | B27 |
| Jan 2009 | Lajos Kiss | 2,261 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | A46 |
| Apr 2001 | Robert Tancsa | 2,250 | chT3-HUN 0001 | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Ferenc Botos | 2,235 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | A45 |
| Mar 2007 | Zoltan Schepp | 2,205 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,241 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,312 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,259 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,271 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,216 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,311 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Szaz's chess games?
224 games by Ferenc Szaz, 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 Ferenc Szaz has played.
What does Ferenc Szaz play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Ferenc Szaz opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Szaz answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Szaz play as White?
As White, Ferenc Szaz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Szaz play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Szaz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Ferenc Szaz's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Szaz is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Ferenc Szaz played?
Our database contains 224 games by Ferenc Szaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 75 draws, 73 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Szaz?
224 games by Ferenc Szaz 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.