Prepare against Kristof Szabo
Hungary · World #12,458 classical · FIDE ID 744794
Our database contains 153 games by Kristof Szabo, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kristof Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristof 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 | 2,135 | 2,135 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,119 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 69 | 42 | 42 | 45.1% |
| As White | 78 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 38 | 17 | 20 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristof Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristof Szabo's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 80.8% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 6.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 57.6% | 68.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 24.2% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 62.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Kristof Szabo's chess games
All 153 games by Kristof Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 69 wins, 42 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Ferenc Pasztor | 2,233 | 17th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | E10 |
| Nov 2009 | Zoltan Bene | 2,232 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | A50 |
| Jul 2012 | Mark Lyell | 2,225 | 17th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | C50 |
| May 2010 | Zsolt Farkas | 2,194 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | C15 |
| May 2018 | Oliver Csati | 2,187 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,960 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,117 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristof Szabo's chess games?
153 games by Kristof Szabo, from Jul 2007 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 Kristof Szabo has played.
What does Kristof Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Kristof Szabo opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristof Szabo answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Kristof Szabo play as White?
As White, Kristof Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristof Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Kristof Szabo most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Kristof Szabo's FIDE rating?
Kristof Szabo is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kristof Szabo played?
Our database contains 153 games by Kristof Szabo, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 42 draws, 42 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristof Szabo?
153 games by Kristof 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.