Prepare against Ludovit Szeko
Slovakia · World #39,767 classical · FIDE ID 14913046
When preparing against Ludovit Szeko, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Ludovit Szeko, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ludovit Szeko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ludovit Szeko 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 | 1,937 | 2,153 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,051 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,060 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 61 | 40 | 79 | 33.9% |
| As White | 87 | 28 | 22 | 37 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 93 | 33 | 18 | 42 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ludovit Szeko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ludovit Szeko's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 70.1% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.3% | 27.8% |
| a3 | 7 | 8.0% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szeko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Szeko usually continues Bc4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Szeko usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szeko usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Szeko usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Szeko usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 65.2% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 21.7% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 90.6% | 36.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Ludovit Szeko's chess games
All 180 games by Ludovit Szeko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 40 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 30 | 9/7/14 | 30.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Marian Balogh | 2,253 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | A49 |
| Oct 2007 | Anton Cvicela | 2,251 | chT-SVK 0708 | B34 |
| Nov 2008 | Jan Helbich | 2,233 | chT2B-SVK 0809 | B04 |
| Oct 2009 | Kamil Banas | 2,225 | chT-SVK 1W 0910 | E99 |
| Mar 2008 | Niki Vrbova | 2,221 | chT-SVK 0708 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| chT2B-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,921 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,007 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,093 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-SVK 1W 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ludovit Szeko's chess games?
180 games by Ludovit Szeko, from Jul 2006 to Sep 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 Ludovit Szeko has played.
What does Ludovit Szeko play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Ludovit Szeko opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ludovit Szeko answers 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ludovit Szeko play as White?
As White, Ludovit Szeko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ludovit Szeko play as Black?
As Black, Ludovit Szeko most often plays: Alekhine Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Ludovit Szeko's FIDE rating?
Ludovit Szeko is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Ludovit Szeko played?
Our database contains 180 games by Ludovit Szeko, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 40 draws, 79 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ludovit Szeko?
180 games by Ludovit Szeko 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.