Prepare against Sandor Szilagyi
Hungary · World #95,348 classical · FIDE ID 722596
When preparing against Sandor Szilagyi, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Sandor Szilagyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Szilagyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor 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 | 1,743 | 2,114 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,894 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,893 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 26 | 21 | 55 | 25.5% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 59 | 8 | 13 | 38 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Szilagyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Szilagyi's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 43 | 100.0% | 51.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 51.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 94.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Sandor Szilagyi's chess games
All 102 games by Sandor Szilagyi 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Peter Dani | 2,205 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A26 |
| Jan 2009 | Janos Jr. Heindrich | 2,131 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | A25 |
| Jul 2003 | Jozsef Lukacs | 2,128 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A26 |
| Jul 2003 | Laszlo Konya | 2,116 | Nyiregyhaza Open | D03 |
| Nov 2006 | Mihaly Molnar | 2,084 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 27 | 12 | 2,074 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 1,842 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,085 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,830 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Szilagyi's chess games?
102 games by Sandor Szilagyi, 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 Szilagyi has played.
What does Sandor Szilagyi play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Sandor Szilagyi opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Szilagyi answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sandor Szilagyi play as White?
As White, Sandor Szilagyi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Szilagyi play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Szilagyi most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Sandor Szilagyi's FIDE rating?
Sandor Szilagyi is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sandor Szilagyi played?
Our database contains 102 games by Sandor Szilagyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 55 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Szilagyi?
102 games by Sandor 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.