Prepare against Peter Szakolczai
FM · CHE · World #9,631 classical · FIDE ID 705624
When preparing against Peter Szakolczai, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 448 games by Peter Szakolczai, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Szakolczai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Szakolczai 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 | 2,176 | 2,321 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,227 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,240 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 448 | 165 | 135 | 148 | 36.8% |
| As White | 214 | 82 | 72 | 60 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 234 | 83 | 63 | 88 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Szakolczai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Szakolczai's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 85.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 26 | 12.3% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Szakolczai usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 79.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 19.0% | 38.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 44.7% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 32 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Peter Szakolczai's chess games
All 448 games by Peter Szakolczai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 135 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 49 | 15/17/17 | 30.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A99 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Filip Haring | 2,497 | ch-HUN Blitz | B26 |
| Jan 1996 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,460 | ch-Egyetemi es Foiskolai | B38 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,400 | Kecskemet5 | D20 |
| Jan 1996 | Laszlo M Kovacs | 2,360 | chT-HUN 9697 | C86 |
| Aug 2026 | Laertes Neuhoff | 2,352 | 39th Sonnenterassen Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,371 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 7 | 2,277 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| Kecskemet Open 1 | 1990 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Szakolczai's chess games?
448 games by Peter Szakolczai, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Peter Szakolczai has played.
What does Peter Szakolczai play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Peter Szakolczai opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Szakolczai answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Peter Szakolczai play as White?
As White, Peter Szakolczai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Szakolczai play as Black?
As Black, Peter Szakolczai most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 30.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Peter Szakolczai's FIDE rating?
Peter Szakolczai is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Peter Szakolczai played?
Our database contains 448 games by Peter Szakolczai, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 135 draws, 148 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Szakolczai?
448 games by Peter Szakolczai 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.