Prepare against Karoly Szabados
Serbia · World #19,974 classical · FIDE ID 725927
Our database contains 134 games by Karoly Szabados, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karoly Szabados's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karoly Szabados 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 | 2,057 | 2,139 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,069 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 42 | 47 | 45 | 31.3% |
| As White | 70 | 24 | 27 | 19 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karoly Szabados's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karoly Szabados's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 35.7% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 24.3% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 11.4% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 8.6% | 91.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Szabados usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Szabados usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Szabados usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Szabados usually continues b4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Szabados usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Szabados usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 73.5% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Karoly Szabados's chess games
All 134 games by Karoly Szabados 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: 42 wins, 47 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Sava Zivkovic | 2,340 | 16th Senta Open A | A06 |
| Jul 2010 | Branko Stanojevic | 2,292 | 14th Senta Open A | A83 |
| Jul 2012 | Akos Pletl | 2,251 | 16th Senta Open A | E05 |
| Jul 2009 | Denis Kadric | 2,156 | 13th Senta Open A | C02 |
| Feb 2008 | Istvan Pajzer | 2,152 | ch-Subotica | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica | 2013 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,161 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2017 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,031 |
| 13th Senta Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| 16th Senta Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| 8th Bajmok Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| 14th Senta Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,075 |
| 9th Bajmok Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karoly Szabados's chess games?
134 games by Karoly Szabados, 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 Karoly Szabados has played.
What does Karoly Szabados play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Karoly Szabados opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karoly Szabados answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Karoly Szabados play as White?
As White, Karoly Szabados's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karoly Szabados play as Black?
As Black, Karoly Szabados most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Karoly Szabados's FIDE rating?
Karoly Szabados is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Karoly Szabados played?
Our database contains 134 games by Karoly Szabados, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 47 draws, 45 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karoly Szabados?
134 games by Karoly Szabados 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.