Prepare against Peter Szilagyi
Hungary · World #92,706 classical · FIDE ID 17023254
When preparing against Peter Szilagyi, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 477 games by Peter Szilagyi, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Szilagyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 1,751 | 1,774 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 189 | 128 | 160 | 39.6% |
| As White | 242 | 112 | 63 | 67 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 235 | 77 | 65 | 93 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Szilagyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Szilagyi's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 35.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 24.8% | 61.7% |
| e4 | 57 | 23.6% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 15.7% | 59.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 65.7% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 23 | 21.3% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 82.9% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
Peter Szilagyi's chess games
All 477 games by Peter Szilagyi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 189 wins, 128 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/11/13 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Uwe Boensch | 2,530 | Noviki-A | D58 |
| Jan 1975 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,485 | EU-Cup 01st Semifinal | A55 |
| Oct 1985 | Stefano Tatai | 2,475 | Balatonbereny Open | A58 |
| Jan 1986 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,465 | Budapest Koebanya Open | B19 |
| Jan 1987 | Jeroen Piket | 2,450 | EU-Cup 06th Quarterfinal | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN19 | 1964 | 19 | 9 | – |
| ch-HUN18 | 1963 | 19 | 6.5 | – |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 19 | 9 | 2,335 |
| ch-HUN20 | 1965 | 19 | 7.5 | – |
| 23rd ch-HUN | 1968 | 18 | 10 | – |
| ch-HUN 30 | 1974 | 15 | 4 | – |
| Asztalos Memorial | 1964 | 15 | 6 | – |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Szilagyi's chess games?
477 games by Peter Szilagyi, from Sep 2023 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 Peter Szilagyi has played.
What does Peter Szilagyi play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Peter Szilagyi opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Szilagyi answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Peter Szilagyi play as White?
As White, Peter Szilagyi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Szilagyi play as Black?
As Black, Peter Szilagyi most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Peter Szilagyi's FIDE rating?
Peter Szilagyi is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Peter Szilagyi played?
Our database contains 477 games by Peter Szilagyi, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 128 draws, 160 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Szilagyi?
477 games by Peter 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.