Prepare against Miklos Szava
Hungary · World #24,389 classical · FIDE ID 710245
Our database contains 229 games by Miklos Szava, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Szava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Szava 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 | 2,022 | 2,136 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 2,126 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,126 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 105 | 44 | 80 | 45.9% |
| As White | 100 | 46 | 21 | 33 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 129 | 59 | 23 | 47 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Szava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Szava's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 95.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szava usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szava usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szava usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Szava usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Szava usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 56.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 27 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 93.5% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Miklos Szava's chess games
All 229 games by Miklos Szava in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 105 wins, 44 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Agnes Felkai | 2,310 | Hajduboszormeny Open | E72 |
| Jan 1997 | Colin Walton | 2,280 | chT2-HUN | A54 |
| Jul 1999 | Peter Donka | 2,258 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B28 |
| Nov 2010 | Norbert Dr. Ag | 2,241 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | B12 |
| Jan 1994 | Viktor Bako | 2,235 | ch-Debrecen Egyetemi | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,063 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,159 |
| ch-HUN univ | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,384 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 8 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Szava's chess games?
229 games by Miklos Szava, from Apr 2003 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 Miklos Szava has played.
What does Miklos Szava play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Miklos Szava opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Szava answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Miklos Szava play as White?
As White, Miklos Szava's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Szava play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Szava most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Miklos Szava's FIDE rating?
Miklos Szava is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Miklos Szava played?
Our database contains 229 games by Miklos Szava, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 44 draws, 80 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Szava?
229 games by Miklos Szava 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.