Prepare against Julius Szabo
Slovakia · World #111,192 classical · FIDE ID 14920956
When preparing against Julius Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Julius Szabo, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julius Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julius 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 | 1,698 | 1,761 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,739 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 90 | 105 | 101 | 30.4% |
| As White | 145 | 45 | 55 | 45 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 151 | 45 | 50 | 56 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julius Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julius Szabo's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 97.9% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 65.7% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 34.3% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 69.8% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
Julius Szabo's chess games
All 296 games by Julius Szabo 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: 90 wins, 105 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 29 | 6/15/8 | 20.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 0/7/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Andras Biro | 2,290 | chT2-HUN | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Imre Csicsay | 2,260 | chT2-HUN | E62 |
| Jan 1997 | Jozsef Rigan | 2,230 | chT2-HUN | A46 |
| Jan 1997 | Laszlo Schmikli | 2,170 | chT2-HUN | C29 |
| Mar 2014 | Peter Havlicek | 1,851 | chT3A2-SVK 1314 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM35 Final | 1971 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-ROM32 Final | 1968 | 19 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-ROM25 Final | 1961 | 19 | 7.5 | – |
| 27th ch-ROM Final | 1963 | 18 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-ROM 24 Final | 1960 | 18 | 11.5 | – |
| 29th ch-ROM Final | 1965 | 18 | 8.5 | – |
| Dresden International | 1959 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-ROM33 Final | 1969 | 14 | 9.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julius Szabo's chess games?
296 games by Julius Szabo, 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 Julius Szabo has played.
What does Julius Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Julius Szabo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julius Szabo answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Julius Szabo play as White?
As White, Julius Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julius Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Julius Szabo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Julius Szabo's FIDE rating?
Julius Szabo is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Julius Szabo played?
Our database contains 296 games by Julius Szabo, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 105 draws, 101 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julius Szabo?
296 games by Julius 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.