Prepare against Leon Szabo
Hungary · World #13,159 classical · FIDE ID 725358
Our database contains 319 games by Leon Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leon Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon 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 | 2,126 | 2,266 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,201 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,148 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 118 | 84 | 117 | 37.0% |
| As White | 166 | 67 | 45 | 54 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 153 | 51 | 39 | 63 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Szabo's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 53.6% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 76 | 45.8% | 51.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Bg5 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 98.7% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 58.6% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 23 | 39.7% | 45.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Leon Szabo's chess games
All 319 games by Leon Szabo 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: 118 wins, 84 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 41 | 18/15/8 | 43.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 14/2/13 | 48.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 27 | 4/12/11 | 14.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,535 | 4th Katowice POL-HUN | D03 |
| Feb 2009 | Richard Rapport | 2,323 | chT-HUN 0809 | D15 |
| Nov 2010 | David Horvath | 2,305 | chT-HUN 1011 | E11 |
| Jan 2009 | Istvan Lorincz | 2,300 | chT-HUN 0809 | A45 |
| Oct 2009 | Balint Koban | 2,262 | chT-HUN U18 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2010 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,187 |
| Zuzmara Open | 2004 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2003 | 12 | 6 | 2,069 |
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| Wch U10 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | – |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Szabo's chess games?
319 games by Leon Szabo, 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 Leon Szabo has played.
What does Leon Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Leon Szabo opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Szabo answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games).
What openings does Leon Szabo play as White?
As White, Leon Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 48.3% win rate); London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Leon Szabo most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Leon Szabo's FIDE rating?
Leon Szabo is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Leon Szabo played?
Our database contains 319 games by Leon Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 84 draws, 117 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Szabo?
319 games by Leon 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.