Prepare against Marton Nandor Szabo
Hungary · World #27,466 classical · FIDE ID 795178
When preparing against Marton Nandor Szabo, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 80 games by Marton Nandor Szabo, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marton Nandor Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marton Nandor 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 | 2,001 | 2,112 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,012 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As White | 43 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 18.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marton Nandor Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marton Nandor Szabo's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 81.4% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (32.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Marton Nandor Szabo's chess games
All 80 games by Marton Nandor Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 33 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Bence Sagi | 2,240 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | D85 |
| Jan 2026 | Vilmos Balint | 2,179 | XVIII Premium Budapest | B70 |
| Feb 2026 | Mihaly Puskas | 2,140 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | A50 |
| May 2024 | Andras Kormos | 2,071 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | A42 |
| Dec 2021 | Daniel Dr. Lovas | 2,045 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,668 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,011 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-HUN U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,672 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,011 |
| XVIII Premium Budapest | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| 2nd Erno Dede Mem | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marton Nandor Szabo's chess games?
80 games by Marton Nandor Szabo, from Sep 2016 to Aug 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 Nandor Szabo has played.
What does Marton Nandor Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Marton Nandor Szabo opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marton Nandor Szabo answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Marton Nandor Szabo play as White?
As White, Marton Nandor Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marton Nandor Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Marton Nandor Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Marton Nandor Szabo's FIDE rating?
Marton Nandor Szabo is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Marton Nandor Szabo played?
Our database contains 80 games by Marton Nandor Szabo, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 33 draws, 27 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marton Nandor Szabo?
80 games by Marton Nandor 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.