Prepare against Sandor Szentgyorgyi
Hungary · World #61,766 classical · FIDE ID 738000
When preparing against Sandor Szentgyorgyi, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 66 games by Sandor Szentgyorgyi, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Szentgyorgyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Szentgyorgyi 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 | 1,849 | 1,906 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,870 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,884 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 15 | 26 | 37.9% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Szentgyorgyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Szentgyorgyi's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 85.3% | 51.7% |
| h4 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Szentgyorgyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Szentgyorgyi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szentgyorgyi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.h4 — 12% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Szentgyorgyi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Szentgyorgyi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Szentgyorgyi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Sandor Szentgyorgyi's chess games
All 66 games by Sandor Szentgyorgyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dragan Zivic | 2,270 | 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Rapid Men | B40 |
| Aug 2015 | Jan Csala | 2,159 | 08th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial A | B28 |
| Aug 2011 | Karoly Kalmar | 2,023 | 1st Budapest Open | B12 |
| Mar 2009 | Bela Bertok | 1,999 | 25th Budapest Spring Open | B53 |
| May 2026 | Vadim Biliy | 1,975 | 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Blitz Men | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-C | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 1st Budapest Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 5th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
| 2nd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,600 |
| 25th Budapest Spring Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 08th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial A | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,008 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Rapid Men | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Szentgyorgyi's chess games?
66 games by Sandor Szentgyorgyi, from Jan 2008 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 Sandor Szentgyorgyi has played.
What does Sandor Szentgyorgyi play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Sandor Szentgyorgyi opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.h4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Szentgyorgyi answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sandor Szentgyorgyi play as White?
As White, Sandor Szentgyorgyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Kadas Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Szentgyorgyi play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Szentgyorgyi most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sandor Szentgyorgyi's FIDE rating?
Sandor Szentgyorgyi is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Sandor Szentgyorgyi played?
Our database contains 66 games by Sandor Szentgyorgyi, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Szentgyorgyi?
66 games by Sandor Szentgyorgyi 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.