Prepare against Janos Szabolcsi
IM · Hungary · World #9,230 classical · FIDE ID 701270
Our database contains 1,083 games by Janos Szabolcsi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janos Szabolcsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Szabolcsi 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 | 2,182 | 2,418 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,355 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,334 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,083 | 508 | 281 | 294 | 46.9% |
| As White | 532 | 278 | 128 | 126 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 551 | 230 | 153 | 168 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Szabolcsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Szabolcsi's side.
First moves as White (532 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 488 | 91.7% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 29 | 5.5% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Szabolcsi usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Szabolcsi usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Szabolcsi usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Szabolcsi usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Szabolcsi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Szabolcsi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 179 | 68.3% | 59.2% |
| c6 | 76 | 29.0% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 87 | 46.3% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 60 | 31.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 18.1% | 66.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Janos Szabolcsi's chess games
All 1,083 games by Janos Szabolcsi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 508 wins, 281 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 81 | 39/20/22 | 48.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 54 | 24/15/15 | 44.4% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 51 | 28/14/9 | 54.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 27/6/8 | 65.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 25/8/6 | 64.1% |
| D00 | London System | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 107 | 38/28/41 | 35.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 79 | 34/24/21 | 43.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 58 | 27/17/14 | 46.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 51 | 14/20/17 | 27.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 37 | 16/10/11 | 43.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,592 | Donau Open 20th | D30 |
| Jan 1995 | Gyula Sax | 2,550 | ch-HUN Super | B49 |
| Jul 2001 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,546 | ch-Paris Open | D39 |
| Aug 2011 | Attila Czebe | 2,526 | Budapest FS08 GM | A54 |
| Aug 2012 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,521 | Vienna Husek Open A | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 60 | 31 | 2,418 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2011 | 56 | 28.5 | 2,432 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 47 | 33.5 | 2,514 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 31 | 18 | 2,333 |
| Elekes Memorial IM | 1998 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,437 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2014 | 20 | 10 | 2,271 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,478 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Szabolcsi's chess games?
1,083 games by Janos Szabolcsi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Szabolcsi has played.
What does Janos Szabolcsi play on the first move as White?
Across 532 games with White in our database, Janos Szabolcsi opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Szabolcsi answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Janos Szabolcsi play as White?
As White, Janos Szabolcsi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (81 games, 48.1% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (51 games, 54.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 532 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Szabolcsi play as Black?
As Black, Janos Szabolcsi most often plays: Dutch Defense (107 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 43.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (58 games, 46.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 551 games.
What is Janos Szabolcsi's FIDE rating?
Janos Szabolcsi is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Janos Szabolcsi played?
Our database contains 1,083 games by Janos Szabolcsi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 508 wins, 281 draws, 294 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Szabolcsi?
1,083 games by Janos Szabolcsi 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.