Prepare against Nikita Szabo
Serbia · World #74,014 classical · FIDE ID 940658
When preparing against Nikita Szabo, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 70 games by Nikita Szabo, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita 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 | 1,808 | 1,811 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 11 | 25 | 34 | 15.7% |
| As White | 33 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 9.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Szabo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 84.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Szabo usually continues dxe5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Nikita Szabo's chess games
All 70 games by Nikita Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Ivan Rajic | 2,023 | ch-Subotica | D07 |
| Mar 2015 | Istvan A Kovacs | 1,995 | ch-Subotica | A00 |
| Nov 2011 | Lajos Papajcsik | 1,793 | ch-Backa Topola | D00 |
| Mar 2016 | Nikola G Ilic | 1,639 | ch-Subotica Open | B07 |
| Feb 2015 | Sasa Kovacic | 1,632 | ch-Subotica | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Backa Topola | 2012 | 26 | 7 | 1,665 |
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,736 |
| 15th Senta Open B | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,626 |
| chT-Vojvodina w | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| 16th Senta Open B | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Szabo's chess games?
70 games by Nikita Szabo, from Sep 2010 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 Nikita Szabo has played.
What does Nikita Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nikita Szabo opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Szabo answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nikita Szabo play as White?
As White, Nikita Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Nikita Szabo's FIDE rating?
Nikita Szabo is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nikita Szabo played?
Our database contains 70 games by Nikita Szabo, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses (15.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Szabo?
70 games by Nikita 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.