Prepare against Mark Smideliusz
Hungary · World #8,605 classical · FIDE ID 739057
When preparing against Mark Smideliusz, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 238 games by Mark Smideliusz, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Smideliusz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Smideliusz 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 | 2,193 | 2,210 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 96 | 84 | 58 | 40.3% |
| As White | 105 | 40 | 46 | 19 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 56 | 38 | 39 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Smideliusz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Smideliusz's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 75.2% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 15.2% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Smideliusz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Smideliusz usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Smideliusz usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Smideliusz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Smideliusz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Smideliusz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 64.1% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 17 | 26.6% | 73.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
Mark Smideliusz's chess games
All 238 games by Mark Smideliusz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 96 wins, 84 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Mate Bagi | 2,313 | ch-HUN U16 | C84 |
| Jul 2013 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,297 | 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | C84 |
| Feb 2017 | Bence Dr. Gyurkovics | 2,240 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | D70 |
| Jul 2012 | Attila Reznak | 2,232 | 17th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | A29 |
| Feb 2010 | Melinda Goczo | 2,223 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 35 | 15.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2011 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,056 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 8 | 2,248 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,054 |
| Szombathely Open B | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Smideliusz's chess games?
238 games by Mark Smideliusz, from Oct 2006 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 Mark Smideliusz has played.
What does Mark Smideliusz play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Mark Smideliusz opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Smideliusz answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Mark Smideliusz play as White?
As White, Mark Smideliusz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Smideliusz play as Black?
As Black, Mark Smideliusz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Mark Smideliusz's FIDE rating?
Mark Smideliusz is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Mark Smideliusz played?
Our database contains 238 games by Mark Smideliusz, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 84 draws, 58 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Smideliusz?
238 games by Mark Smideliusz 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.