Prepare against Gregor Szith
Austria · World #24,676 classical · FIDE ID 1609998
When preparing against Gregor Szith, expect 1.Nf3 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Gregor Szith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregor Szith's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregor Szith 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 | 2,020 | 2,083 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregor Szith's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregor Szith's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 95% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Szith usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Szith usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …b5 (6% of these games) — Szith usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Szith usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
Gregor Szith's chess games
All 35 games by Gregor Szith 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1998 | Zoran Velickovic | 2,290 | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | A30 |
| Jan 1999 | Klaus Nickl | 2,200 | Graz Open A | A15 |
| Jan 1999 | Florian Kainrath | 2,080 | Graz Open A | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Heinz Jahrbacher | 1,885 | ch-Gleisdorf | A09 |
| Jan 1996 | Horst Schlick | 1,615 | ch-Gleisdorf | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,055 |
| Feldbach Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-Gleisdorf | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| Graz Open | 1997 | 6 | 0 | 1,717 |
| Graz Open A | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,117 |
| Graz Open B | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregor Szith's chess games?
35 games by Gregor Szith, 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 Gregor Szith has played.
What does Gregor Szith play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gregor Szith opens with 1.Nf3 (95% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregor Szith answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games).
What openings does Gregor Szith play as White?
As White, Gregor Szith's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregor Szith play as Black?
As Black, Gregor Szith most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gregor Szith's FIDE rating?
Gregor Szith is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Gregor Szith played?
Our database contains 35 games by Gregor Szith, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregor Szith?
35 games by Gregor Szith 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.