Prepare against Sebastian Zsombor Peczely
FM · Hungary · World #4,541 classical · FIDE ID 750964
When preparing against Sebastian Zsombor Peczely, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 750 games by Sebastian Zsombor Peczely, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Zsombor Peczely 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 | 2,286 | 2,371 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,371 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 750 | 287 | 181 | 282 | 38.3% |
| As White | 380 | 158 | 83 | 139 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 370 | 129 | 98 | 143 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 369 | 97.1% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Peczely usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Peczely usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Peczely usually continues d4 (63.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Peczely usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Peczely usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Peczely usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 48.5% | 50.5% |
| c5 | 95 | 48.0% | 54.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 57.0% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 42.1% | 42.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's chess games
All 750 games by Sebastian Zsombor Peczely in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 287 wins, 181 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 27/8/22 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 11/12/12 | 31.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 37 | 17/3/17 | 45.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/15/9 | 22.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Mar 2014 | Fernando Peralta | 2,613 | Skopje Karposh Open | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,607 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Dec 2024 | Peter Acs | 2,585 | TCh-HUN 2024-25 | B48 |
| Mar 2013 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,571 | Skopje Karposh Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 239 | 107 | 2,229 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 24 | 13 | 2,243 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2014 | 21 | 14 | 2,134 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 19 | 10 | 2,135 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2011 | 16 | 11 | 2,056 |
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2022 | 16 | 12 | 2,501 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's chess games?
750 games by Sebastian Zsombor Peczely, from Jan 2009 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 Sebastian Zsombor Peczely has played.
What does Sebastian Zsombor Peczely play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Sebastian Zsombor Peczely opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Zsombor Peczely answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Zsombor Peczely play as White?
As White, Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Zsombor Peczely play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Zsombor Peczely most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Sebastian Zsombor Peczely's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Zsombor Peczely is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Sebastian Zsombor Peczely played?
Our database contains 750 games by Sebastian Zsombor Peczely, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 287 wins, 181 draws, 282 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Zsombor Peczely?
750 games by Sebastian Zsombor Peczely 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.