Prepare against Sandor Szekeres
Hungary · World #34,299 classical · FIDE ID 707813
Our database contains 299 games by Sandor Szekeres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Szekeres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Szekeres 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 | 1,962 | 2,154 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 93 | 114 | 92 | 31.1% |
| As White | 158 | 59 | 53 | 46 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 141 | 34 | 61 | 46 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Szekeres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Szekeres's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 84.8% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 12.0% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nc3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 75.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 16.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 68.8% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 27.1% | 34.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Sandor Szekeres's chess games
All 299 games by Sandor Szekeres in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 93 wins, 114 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B00 | French Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Peter Horvath | 2,415 | chT2-HUN | B34 |
| Dec 2009 | Laszlo Zila | 2,271 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | E74 |
| Jan 1995 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,265 | Gyongyos Open | B33 |
| Feb 2007 | Laszlo Lengyel | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | B01 |
| Oct 2010 | Tibor Fordan | 2,211 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2004 | 57 | 28.5 | 2,122 |
| Gyongyos Open | 1998 | 34 | 18 | 2,226 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,285 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Szekeres's chess games?
299 games by Sandor Szekeres, from Apr 2003 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 Sandor Szekeres has played.
What does Sandor Szekeres play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Sandor Szekeres opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Szekeres answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sandor Szekeres play as White?
As White, Sandor Szekeres's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Szekeres play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Szekeres most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Sandor Szekeres's FIDE rating?
Sandor Szekeres is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Sandor Szekeres played?
Our database contains 299 games by Sandor Szekeres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 114 draws, 92 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Szekeres?
299 games by Sandor Szekeres 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.