Prepare against Nora Szarvas
Hungary · World #17,117 classical · FIDE ID 17004187
When preparing against Nora Szarvas, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 96 games by Nora Szarvas, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nora Szarvas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nora Szarvas 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 | 2,084 | 2,084 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,041 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 28 | 30 | 39.6% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nora Szarvas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nora Szarvas's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 95.9% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Szarvas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Szarvas usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szarvas usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Szarvas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Nora Szarvas's chess games
All 96 games by Nora Szarvas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Oliver Hangay | 2,240 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Miklos Onodi | 2,119 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | B06 |
| Aug 2024 | Monika Zhezhovska | 2,069 | ch-EU U16 Girls | B67 |
| Mar 2024 | Judit Juhasz | 2,002 | ch-HUN U20 Girls | B45 |
| Apr 2024 | Timea Toth | 1,978 | ch-HUN U20 | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,277 |
| ch-HUN U20 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| ch-HUN U10/14 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,640 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,502 |
| II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,031 |
| chT-HUN U12 | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 1,376 |
| Szolnok Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nora Szarvas's chess games?
96 games by Nora Szarvas, from Jun 2018 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 Nora Szarvas has played.
What does Nora Szarvas play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Nora Szarvas opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nora Szarvas answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Nora Szarvas play as White?
As White, Nora Szarvas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nora Szarvas play as Black?
As Black, Nora Szarvas most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Nora Szarvas's FIDE rating?
Nora Szarvas is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nora Szarvas played?
Our database contains 96 games by Nora Szarvas, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 30 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nora Szarvas?
96 games by Nora Szarvas 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.