Prepare against Laszlo Szabo
Hungary · World #32,724 classical · FIDE ID 728713
When preparing against Laszlo Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Laszlo Szabo, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo 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 | 1,971 | 2,120 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,040 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,037 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 53 | 84 | 71 | 25.5% |
| As White | 97 | 27 | 36 | 34 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 26 | 49 | 37 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Szabo's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 87.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Szabo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 72.9% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
Laszlo Szabo's chess games
All 208 games by Laszlo Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Nov 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: 53 wins, 84 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 2/11/5 | 11.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Attila Bagonyai | 2,399 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | B83 |
| Feb 2009 | Bence Nagy | 2,341 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | A25 |
| Apr 2010 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,315 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | B04 |
| Jan 2004 | Jeno Bardossi | 2,226 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | B44 |
| Sep 2010 | Istvan Horvath | 2,193 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 16 | 7 | 2,139 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,089 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Szabo's chess games?
208 games by Laszlo Szabo, from Jul 2003 to Nov 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 Laszlo Szabo has played.
What does Laszlo Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Laszlo Szabo opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Szabo answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Szabo play as White?
As White, Laszlo Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Szabo most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Laszlo Szabo's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Szabo is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Laszlo Szabo played?
Our database contains 208 games by Laszlo Szabo, covering Jul 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 84 draws, 71 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Szabo?
208 games by Laszlo 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.