Prepare against Matyas Szegedy
Hungary · World #6,493 classical · FIDE ID 1267698
Our database contains 160 games by Matyas Szegedy, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Szegedy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Szegedy 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 | 2,235 | 2,276 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,249 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,090 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 62 | 46 | 52 | 38.8% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Szegedy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Szegedy's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Szegedy usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Szegedy usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Szegedy usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szegedy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 77.5% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.0% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Matyas Szegedy's chess games
All 160 games by Matyas Szegedy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 62 wins, 46 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Artem Uskov | 2,443 | 17th Paracin Open A | B51 |
| May 2026 | Zsoka Gaal | 2,374 | TCh-HUN 2025-26 | E06 |
| Feb 2025 | Aron Pasti | 2,366 | ch-HUN U20 2025 | B12 |
| Apr 2024 | Bendeguz Bodrogi | 2,316 | ch-HUN U20 | A30 |
| Aug 2019 | Codrut-Constantin Florescu | 2,314 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,468 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 1,846 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,971 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-HUN U20 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,128 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Szegedy's chess games?
160 games by Matyas Szegedy, from Aug 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 Matyas Szegedy has played.
What does Matyas Szegedy play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Matyas Szegedy opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Szegedy answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Matyas Szegedy play as White?
As White, Matyas Szegedy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Szegedy play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Szegedy most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Matyas Szegedy's FIDE rating?
Matyas Szegedy is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Matyas Szegedy played?
Our database contains 160 games by Matyas Szegedy, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 46 draws, 52 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Szegedy?
160 games by Matyas Szegedy 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.