Prepare against Krisztian Szego
Hungary · World #87,161 classical · FIDE ID 714836
When preparing against Krisztian Szego, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (47%).
Our database contains 94 games by Krisztian Szego, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krisztian Szego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krisztian Szego 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 | 1,767 | 1,885 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,820 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 29 | 21 | 44 | 30.9% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 7 | 23 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krisztian Szego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krisztian Szego's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 54.0% | 29.6% |
| e4 | 22 | 44.0% | 59.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 29.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Szego usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Szego usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Szego usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Szego usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Szego usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Szego usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 41.7% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Krisztian Szego's chess games
All 94 games by Krisztian Szego in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Bence Bognar | 2,038 | Eger Agria Open | A48 |
| Jan 2008 | Pal Balogh | 2,030 | Eger Tel Open | B29 |
| Jan 2008 | Denes Horvath | 2,024 | Eger Tel Open | C45 |
| Oct 2014 | Miklos Lovas | 1,995 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | D02 |
| Jul 2009 | Lajos Csizmadia | 1,942 | Eger Agria Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Osz Open | 2009 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,789 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| 41th Eger Agria Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,629 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| 40th Eger Agria Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| Eger Tavasz Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,966 |
| 4th Mezokovesd Hegedus Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krisztian Szego's chess games?
94 games by Krisztian Szego, from Oct 2007 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 Krisztian Szego has played.
What does Krisztian Szego play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Krisztian Szego opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krisztian Szego answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Krisztian Szego play as White?
As White, Krisztian Szego's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krisztian Szego play as Black?
As Black, Krisztian Szego most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Krisztian Szego's FIDE rating?
Krisztian Szego is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Krisztian Szego played?
Our database contains 94 games by Krisztian Szego, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 44 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krisztian Szego?
94 games by Krisztian Szego 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.