Prepare against Geza Szobi
Hungary · World #62,738 classical · FIDE ID 720933
When preparing against Geza Szobi, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Geza Szobi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geza Szobi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geza Szobi 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 | 1,846 | 2,048 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,934 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,873 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 35.4% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geza Szobi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geza Szobi's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 69.8% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 25.6% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szobi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Szobi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Szobi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Szobi usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Szobi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Szobi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Geza Szobi's chess games
All 79 games by Geza Szobi 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: 28 wins, 30 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Attila Czebe | 2,235 | chT2-HUN | A42 |
| Dec 2009 | Aurel Molnar | 2,224 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | E94 |
| Jan 1998 | Tibor Szekeres | 2,210 | chT2-HUN 9899 | A45 |
| Jan 1997 | Antal Demeny | 2,210 | chT2-HUN | E84 |
| May 2007 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,162 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,208 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 12 | 7 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| 11th Budapest Spring Open | 1995 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,241 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geza Szobi's chess games?
79 games by Geza Szobi, 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 Geza Szobi has played.
What does Geza Szobi play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Geza Szobi opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geza Szobi answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Geza Szobi play as White?
As White, Geza Szobi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geza Szobi play as Black?
As Black, Geza Szobi most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Geza Szobi's FIDE rating?
Geza Szobi is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Geza Szobi played?
Our database contains 79 games by Geza Szobi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 30 draws, 21 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geza Szobi?
79 games by Geza Szobi 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.