Prepare against Imre Kardos-Szabo
Hungary · World #63,311 classical · FIDE ID 723169
When preparing against Imre Kardos-Szabo, expect 1.Nf3 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (21%).
Our database contains 53 games by Imre Kardos-Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Kardos-Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Kardos-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 | 1,844 | 2,012 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,811 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 35.8% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Kardos-Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Kardos-Szabo's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 32.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| a4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kardos-Szabo usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kardos-Szabo usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kardos-Szabo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kardos-Szabo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kardos-Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kardos-Szabo usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Imre Kardos-Szabo's chess games
All 53 games by Imre Kardos-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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Gabor Nagyajtai | 2,257 | Nyiregyhaza Open | D53 |
| Jul 2001 | Laszlo Beszterczey | 2,131 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A00 |
| Jul 2003 | Ferenc Nagy | 2,057 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A00 |
| Jul 2003 | Imre Ronyai | 1,978 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B07 |
| Mar 2009 | Sandor Juhasz | 1,923 | Bader Memorial Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2003 | 17 | 7 | 2,044 |
| Piremon Nyirsegi Torna Open | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Bader Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Szolnok Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,863 |
| 2nd Szolnok Agora Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,734 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Kardos-Szabo's chess games?
53 games by Imre Kardos-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 Imre Kardos-Szabo has played.
What does Imre Kardos-Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Imre Kardos-Szabo opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Kardos-Szabo answers 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...a6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Imre Kardos-Szabo play as White?
As White, Imre Kardos-Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Kardos-Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Imre Kardos-Szabo most often plays: St. George Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Imre Kardos-Szabo's FIDE rating?
Imre Kardos-Szabo is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Imre Kardos-Szabo played?
Our database contains 53 games by Imre Kardos-Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Kardos-Szabo?
53 games by Imre Kardos-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.