Prepare against Miklos Szendeff
Hungary · World #95,695 classical · FIDE ID 753068
When preparing against Miklos Szendeff, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 39 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Miklos Szendeff, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Szendeff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Szendeff 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 | 1,742 | 2,078 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 62 | 48 | 83 | 32.1% |
| As White | 89 | 31 | 20 | 38 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 104 | 31 | 28 | 45 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Szendeff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Szendeff's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 92.1% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.6% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Szendeff usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Szendeff usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Szendeff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Szendeff usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Szendeff usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Szendeff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 53.3% | 32.8% |
| g6 | 18 | 30.0% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 82.6% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Miklos Szendeff's chess games
All 193 games by Miklos Szendeff in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 48 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 39 | 13/11/15 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Peter Varga | 2,398 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | B01 |
| Nov 2009 | Aurel Molnar | 2,224 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | B50 |
| Mar 2016 | Jozsef Fekete | 2,168 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | A42 |
| Mar 2011 | Istvan Gyorgy Kiss | 2,148 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B28 |
| Dec 2017 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,120 | Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2011 | 11 | 2 | 1,830 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,957 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,785 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-B | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,933 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,815 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Szendeff's chess games?
193 games by Miklos Szendeff, from Apr 2009 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 Szendeff has played.
What does Miklos Szendeff play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Miklos Szendeff opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Szendeff answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Miklos Szendeff play as White?
As White, Miklos Szendeff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Szendeff play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Szendeff most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Miklos Szendeff's FIDE rating?
Miklos Szendeff is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Miklos Szendeff played?
Our database contains 193 games by Miklos Szendeff, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 48 draws, 83 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Szendeff?
193 games by Miklos Szendeff 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.