Prepare against Martin Szabo
Hungary · World #53,579 classical · FIDE ID 793361
Our database contains 65 games by Martin Szabo, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,879 | 1,972 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 21 | 13 | 31 | 32.3% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Szabo's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 66.7% | 36.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Martin Szabo's chess games
All 65 games by Martin Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Peter Bogad | 1,970 | Budapest FS09 Development | A00 |
| Jun 2019 | Mate Pesti | 1,925 | ch-HUN U18 | B30 |
| Apr 2018 | Andras Zoltan | 1,893 | Budapest FS04 Development | E11 |
| Feb 2018 | Sultan Chubakov | 1,893 | Budapest FS02 FM | D37 |
| Apr 2018 | Gabor Csalami | 1,887 | Budapest FS04 Development | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS09 Nadassy | 2019 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| Budapest FS09 Development | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,696 |
| Budapest FS04 Development | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,927 |
| Budapest FS02 FM | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,869 |
| 19th Budapest Rakosmente Open | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Budapest FS10 Development | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,454 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Szabo's chess games?
65 games by Martin Szabo, from Sep 2016 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 Martin Szabo has played.
What does Martin Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Martin Szabo opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Szabo answers 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Martin Szabo play as White?
As White, Martin Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Martin Szabo most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Martin Szabo's FIDE rating?
Martin Szabo is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Martin Szabo played?
Our database contains 65 games by Martin Szabo, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Szabo?
65 games by Martin 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.