Prepare against Mark Szekacs
Hungary · World #25,389 classical · FIDE ID 708623
Our database contains 126 games by Mark Szekacs, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Szekacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Szekacs 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 | 2,015 | 2,048 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,991 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 48 | 32 | 46 | 38.1% |
| As White | 59 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 24 | 13 | 30 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Szekacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Szekacs's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Szekacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Szekacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szekacs usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Mark Szekacs's chess games
All 126 games by Mark Szekacs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 48 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Viktor Kiss | 2,224 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Laszlo Nagybiro | 2,160 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | C02 |
| May 2010 | Daniel Elod Trapp | 2,139 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | B95 |
| Oct 2015 | Ferenc Szaz | 2,090 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | B00 |
| Oct 2016 | Gabor Kadar | 2,078 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,115 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 1,856 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,700 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,140 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 1 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Szekacs's chess games?
126 games by Mark Szekacs, from Apr 2008 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 Szekacs has played.
What does Mark Szekacs play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Mark Szekacs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Szekacs answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mark Szekacs play as White?
As White, Mark Szekacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Szekacs play as Black?
As Black, Mark Szekacs most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Mark Szekacs's FIDE rating?
Mark Szekacs is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Mark Szekacs played?
Our database contains 126 games by Mark Szekacs, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Szekacs?
126 games by Mark Szekacs 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.