Prepare against Gabor Szamoskozi
FM · Hungary · World #5,988 classical · FIDE ID 719056
When preparing against Gabor Szamoskozi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 549 games by Gabor Szamoskozi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Szamoskozi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Szamoskozi 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 | 2,248 | 2,378 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,246 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,357 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 549 | 166 | 209 | 174 | 30.2% |
| As White | 274 | 96 | 100 | 78 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 275 | 70 | 109 | 96 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Szamoskozi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Szamoskozi's side.
First moves as White (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 96.4% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Szamoskozi usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Szamoskozi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Szamoskozi usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szamoskozi usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Szamoskozi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Szamoskozi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 72.6% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 25 | 18.5% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 74.7% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 22.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Gabor Szamoskozi's chess games
All 549 games by Gabor Szamoskozi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 166 wins, 209 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 9/17/15 | 22.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 10/13/11 | 29.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/10/10 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 21 | 3/9/9 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Jozsef Pinter | 2,546 | chT-HUN 1415 | C48 |
| Apr 2000 | Albert Bokros | 2,505 | ch-HUN U18 | C10 |
| Oct 2008 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,408 | chT-HUN 0809 | C04 |
| Feb 2005 | Nora Dr. Medvegy | 2,407 | chT-HUN 0405 | B49 |
| Dec 2018 | Sandor Videki | 2,400 | chT-HUN 1819 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 Elo | 2000 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,228 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2008 | 12 | 7 | 2,352 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,354 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,244 |
| chT-HUN 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Szamoskozi's chess games?
549 games by Gabor Szamoskozi, from Apr 2003 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 Gabor Szamoskozi has played.
What does Gabor Szamoskozi play on the first move as White?
Across 274 games with White in our database, Gabor Szamoskozi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Szamoskozi answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gabor Szamoskozi play as White?
As White, Gabor Szamoskozi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 22.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 274 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Szamoskozi play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Szamoskozi most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Gabor Szamoskozi's FIDE rating?
Gabor Szamoskozi is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Gabor Szamoskozi played?
Our database contains 549 games by Gabor Szamoskozi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 209 draws, 174 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Szamoskozi?
549 games by Gabor Szamoskozi 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.