Prepare against Norbert Szelenyi
FM · Hungary · World #7,321 classical · FIDE ID 705675
Our database contains 394 games by Norbert Szelenyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Szelenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Szelenyi 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 | 2,218 | 2,394 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,317 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,257 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 155 | 161 | 78 | 39.3% |
| As White | 180 | 84 | 64 | 32 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 214 | 71 | 97 | 46 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Szelenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Szelenyi's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 53.3% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.2% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 8 | 4.4% | 31.3% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Szelenyi usually continues c4 (74.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Szelenyi usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Szelenyi usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Szelenyi usually continues g3 (84.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Szelenyi usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Szelenyi usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 70 | 68.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 32 | 31.1% | 68.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 46.7% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 30 | 40.0% | 61.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Norbert Szelenyi's chess games
All 394 games by Norbert Szelenyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 155 wins, 161 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 12/1/0 | 92.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Laszlo5 Szabo | 2,460 | chT3-HUN 9900 | C11 |
| Jul 2018 | Attila Vertetics | 2,436 | ch-HUN rapid | D31 |
| Jul 2018 | Istvan Almasi | 2,398 | ch-HUN rapid | A00 |
| Aug 2005 | Tibor Reiss | 2,397 | Tapolca Open | E11 |
| Jan 2002 | Csaba Kerek | 2,372 | chT2-HUN 0102 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2008 | 25 | 18 | 2,410 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,367 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,224 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,335 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Szelenyi's chess games?
394 games by Norbert Szelenyi, from Apr 2003 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 Norbert Szelenyi has played.
What does Norbert Szelenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Norbert Szelenyi opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Szelenyi answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Norbert Szelenyi play as White?
As White, Norbert Szelenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 92.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Szelenyi play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Szelenyi most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Norbert Szelenyi's FIDE rating?
Norbert Szelenyi is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Norbert Szelenyi played?
Our database contains 394 games by Norbert Szelenyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 161 draws, 78 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Szelenyi?
394 games by Norbert Szelenyi 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.