Prepare against Janos Szabo
Hungary · World #35,499 classical · FIDE ID 702030
Our database contains 148 games by Janos Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos 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 | 1,956 | 2,210 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 56 | 42 | 50 | 37.8% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 18 | 24 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Szabo's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 94.4% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 83.8% | 51.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Janos Szabo's chess games
All 148 games by Janos 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: 56 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Istvan Gelle | 2,352 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | A48 |
| Mar 2011 | Janos Dudas | 2,335 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | E61 |
| Apr 2009 | Florian Hujbert | 2,285 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | E85 |
| Nov 2006 | Laszlo Imecs | 2,229 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | B07 |
| Mar 2003 | Istvan Piroska | 2,220 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0203 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,381 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,203 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,156 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Szabo's chess games?
148 games by Janos 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 Janos Szabo has played.
What does Janos Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Janos Szabo opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Szabo answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Janos Szabo play as White?
As White, Janos Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Janos Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Janos Szabo's FIDE rating?
Janos Szabo is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Janos Szabo played?
Our database contains 148 games by Janos Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Szabo?
148 games by Janos 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.