Prepare against Janos Szekeres
Hungary · World #21,287 classical · FIDE ID 785580
When preparing against Janos Szekeres, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 58 games by Janos Szekeres, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Szekeres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Szekeres 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 | 2,046 | 2,060 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 31.0% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Szekeres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Szekeres's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Janos Szekeres's chess games
All 58 games by Janos Szekeres in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Laszlo Varga | 2,134 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | A40 |
| Dec 2023 | Jozsef Kulcsar | 1,986 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | B12 |
| Jan 2018 | David Kelemen | 1,980 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | B21 |
| Dec 2017 | Kazmer Toth | 1,953 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | A22 |
| Sep 2018 | Gabor Molnar | 1,949 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,789 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,004 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Szekeres's chess games?
58 games by Janos Szekeres, from Sep 2014 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 Szekeres has played.
What does Janos Szekeres play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Janos Szekeres opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Szekeres answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Janos Szekeres play as White?
As White, Janos Szekeres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Szekeres play as Black?
As Black, Janos Szekeres most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Janos Szekeres's FIDE rating?
Janos Szekeres is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Janos Szekeres played?
Our database contains 58 games by Janos Szekeres, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Szekeres?
58 games by Janos Szekeres 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.