Prepare against Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo
GM · Romania · World #730 classical · FIDE ID 1205064
When preparing against Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,017 games by Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gergely-Andras-Gyula 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 | 2,483 | 2,568 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,383 | 2,555 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,567 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,017 | 425 | 477 | 115 | 41.8% |
| As White | 501 | 237 | 224 | 40 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 516 | 188 | 253 | 75 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's side.
First moves as White (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 331 | 66.1% | 69.5% |
| d4 | 122 | 24.4% | 73.8% |
| c4 | 33 | 6.6% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 69.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 73.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 54.0% | 72.6% |
| e6 | 45 | 21.1% | 65.6% |
| d5 | 22 | 10.3% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 9.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 47.1% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 56 | 26.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 14.3% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 25 | 11.9% | 56.0% |
Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's chess games
All 1,017 games by Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo 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: 425 wins, 477 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 65 | 31/27/7 | 47.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 26/15/5 | 56.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 30 | 22/7/1 | 73.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 7/13/3 | 30.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 7/12/1 | 35.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 26/14/1 | 63.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 16/17/5 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/13/3 | 48.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/14/6 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 4/14/7 | 16.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 3/15/3 | 14.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/9/0 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Borki Predojevic | 2,639 | 11th ch-EU | B90 |
| Nov 2017 | Ilia Smirin | 2,635 | 21st chT-EU | A45 |
| Jun 2023 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,631 | CAN Transnational Rapid | C47 |
| Mar 2017 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,630 | PRO League KO Stage | C45 |
| Mar 2010 | Nidjat Mamedov | 2,623 | 11th ch-EU | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2022 | 105 | 68 | 2,509 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 72 | 49 | 2,464 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2010 | 45 | 26 | 2,534 |
| Arad Open | 2012 | 18 | 14 | 2,496 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 15 | 12 | 2,548 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,524 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,486 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,498 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Constantin Lupulescu (17 games) · Ruslan Soltanici (11 games)
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Where can I find Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's chess games?
1,017 games by Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo, 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 Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo has played.
What does Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 501 games with White in our database, Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo play as White?
As White, Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 56.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 501 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 63.4% win rate); Modern Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 516 games.
What is Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo's FIDE rating?
Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,383 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,568 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo played?
Our database contains 1,017 games by Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 425 wins, 477 draws, 115 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo?
1,017 games by Gergely-Andras-Gyula 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.