Prepare against Gabor Szabo
Austria · World #43,352 classical · FIDE ID 734535
Our database contains 87 games by Gabor Szabo, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Szabo 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 | 1,920 | 1,952 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 23 | 28 | 36 | 26.4% |
| As White | 41 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Szabo's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 97.6% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 73.1% | 26.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Gabor Szabo's chess games
All 87 games by Gabor Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Attila Bela Horvath | 2,112 | ch-HUN U16 | A03 |
| Apr 2022 | Geza Pal | 2,049 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | D04 |
| Mar 2008 | Laszlo Kiss | 2,038 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | B90 |
| Feb 2009 | Joar Gullestad Pettersen | 2,016 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | B28 |
| Mar 2012 | Tamas Molnar | 1,989 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,913 |
| Szombathely Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,684 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,722 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,821 |
| 25th Budapest Spring Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,929 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Szabo's chess games?
87 games by Gabor Szabo, from Jul 2005 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 Gabor Szabo has played.
What does Gabor Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Gabor Szabo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Szabo answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Gabor Szabo play as White?
As White, Gabor Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Szabo most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Gabor Szabo's FIDE rating?
Gabor Szabo is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Gabor Szabo played?
Our database contains 87 games by Gabor Szabo, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 36 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Szabo?
87 games by Gabor Szabo 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.