Prepare against Norbert Szilagyi
Hungary · World #9,431 classical · FIDE ID 768910
Our database contains 118 games by Norbert Szilagyi, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Szilagyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Szilagyi 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 | 2,178 | 2,214 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 44 | 35 | 39 | 37.3% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Szilagyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Szilagyi's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 86.9% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Norbert Szilagyi's chess games
All 118 games by Norbert Szilagyi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 44 wins, 35 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Juri Dovzik | 2,279 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | B53 |
| Oct 2017 | Erno Dede | 2,277 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | C55 |
| Jan 2019 | Gyula Emodi | 2,213 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | B00 |
| Apr 2022 | Mate Felmery | 2,192 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | B53 |
| Nov 2021 | Marcell Varga | 2,169 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U12 | 2016 | 16 | 8 | 1,655 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-EU Union U14 16th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,122 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 10th | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Szilagyi's chess games?
118 games by Norbert Szilagyi, from Oct 2013 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 Norbert Szilagyi has played.
What does Norbert Szilagyi play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Norbert Szilagyi opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Szilagyi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Norbert Szilagyi play as White?
As White, Norbert Szilagyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Szilagyi play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Szilagyi most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Norbert Szilagyi's FIDE rating?
Norbert Szilagyi is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Norbert Szilagyi played?
Our database contains 118 games by Norbert Szilagyi, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 35 draws, 39 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Szilagyi?
118 games by Norbert Szilagyi 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.