Prepare against Janos Szasz
Hungary · World #19,633 classical · FIDE ID 725382
When preparing against Janos Szasz, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Janos Szasz, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Szasz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Szasz 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 | 2,060 | 2,111 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 52 | 62 | 29 | 36.4% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 34 | 17 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Szasz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Szasz's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 95.5% | 60.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Szasz usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szasz usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Szasz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Szasz usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 66.7% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 22.2% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 11.1% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 87.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Janos Szasz's chess games
All 143 games by Janos Szasz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 52 wins, 62 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Peter Restas | 2,179 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | A45 |
| Feb 2019 | Zsolt Czegledi | 2,165 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | D37 |
| Mar 2015 | Daniel Dr. Lovas | 2,128 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | A16 |
| Sep 2013 | Mark Keresztes | 2,115 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | D91 |
| Nov 2013 | Istvan Hajdu | 2,114 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,236 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,120 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,145 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,077 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Szasz's chess games?
143 games by Janos Szasz, from Oct 2008 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 Szasz has played.
What does Janos Szasz play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Janos Szasz opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Szasz answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Janos Szasz play as White?
As White, Janos Szasz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Szasz play as Black?
As Black, Janos Szasz most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Janos Szasz's FIDE rating?
Janos Szasz is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Janos Szasz played?
Our database contains 143 games by Janos Szasz, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 62 draws, 29 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Szasz?
143 games by Janos Szasz 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.