Prepare against Ferenc Szekely
Hungary · World #7,814 classical · FIDE ID 725935
Our database contains 58 games by Ferenc Szekely, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Szekely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc 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 | 2,208 | 2,238 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,229 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,229 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 36.2% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Szekely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Szekely's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Szekely usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Szekely usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Szekely usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Ferenc Szekely's chess games
All 58 games by Ferenc 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Viktor Varadi | 2,430 | 24th Zalakaros Open | B33 |
| May 2005 | Attila Istvan Csonka | 2,362 | 24th Zalakaros Open | B14 |
| Nov 2003 | Miklos Morvay | 2,233 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | C33 |
| Mar 2024 | Gabor Akots | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | C54 |
| Nov 2003 | Gyula Kosztolanczi | 2,199 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,262 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| 24th Zalakaros Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,483 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 0 | 1,793 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,499 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Szekely's chess games?
58 games by Ferenc 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 Ferenc Szekely has played.
What does Ferenc Szekely play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ferenc Szekely opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Szekely answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Szekely play as White?
As White, Ferenc Szekely's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Szekely play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Szekely most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ferenc Szekely's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Szekely is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ferenc Szekely played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ferenc Szekely, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 13 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Szekely?
58 games by Ferenc 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.