Prepare against Milan Szep
Hungary · World #35,293 classical · FIDE ID 764353
Our database contains 78 games by Milan Szep, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Szep's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Szep 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 | 1,957 | 2,032 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 31 | 18 | 29 | 39.7% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Szep's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Szep's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Szep usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Szep usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Szep usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Milan Szep's chess games
All 78 games by Milan Szep in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 31 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Zoltan Zoldi | 2,102 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | B22 |
| Mar 2015 | Attila Banszegi | 2,102 | Level Open A 3rd | C03 |
| Mar 2015 | Jozsef Frank | 2,096 | Level Open A 3rd | C10 |
| Mar 2018 | Laszlo Szakaly | 2,041 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | C15 |
| Mar 2018 | Janos Gyarmati | 2,002 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,945 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,907 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 2,133 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,367 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Szep's chess games?
78 games by Milan Szep, from Sep 2011 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 Milan Szep has played.
What does Milan Szep play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Milan Szep opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Szep answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Milan Szep play as White?
As White, Milan Szep's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Szep play as Black?
As Black, Milan Szep most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Milan Szep's FIDE rating?
Milan Szep is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Milan Szep played?
Our database contains 78 games by Milan Szep, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Szep?
78 games by Milan Szep 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.