Prepare against Marton Mihaly Szabo
FM · Hungary · World #5,421 classical · FIDE ID 787086
When preparing against Marton Mihaly Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 51.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Marton Mihaly Szabo, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marton Mihaly Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marton Mihaly 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 | 2,262 | 2,344 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,276 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,213 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 71 | 56 | 58 | 38.4% |
| As White | 93 | 39 | 29 | 25 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marton Mihaly Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marton Mihaly Szabo's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 92.5% | 58.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 87.8% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 90.6% | 39.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Marton Mihaly Szabo's chess games
All 185 games by Marton Mihaly Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 71 wins, 56 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Nikolas Lubbe | 2,515 | 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A37 |
| Oct 2018 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,466 | Wch U18 | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Kirill Bryzgalin | 2,440 | Budapest Spring Open | C46 |
| Nov 2022 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jul 2021 | Levente Papp | 2,395 | ch-HUN Rapid | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,328 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,282 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| 2nd Innsbruck Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,313 |
| 36th Zalakaros Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marton Mihaly Szabo's chess games?
185 games by Marton Mihaly Szabo, from Jan 2015 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 Marton Mihaly Szabo has played.
What does Marton Mihaly Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Marton Mihaly Szabo opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marton Mihaly Szabo answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marton Mihaly Szabo play as White?
As White, Marton Mihaly Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marton Mihaly Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Marton Mihaly Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Marton Mihaly Szabo's FIDE rating?
Marton Mihaly Szabo is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Marton Mihaly Szabo played?
Our database contains 185 games by Marton Mihaly Szabo, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 56 draws, 58 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marton Mihaly Szabo?
185 games by Marton Mihaly 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.