Prepare against Sebestyen Szekeres
Hungary · World #38,444 classical · FIDE ID 723606
When preparing against Sebestyen Szekeres, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 104 games by Sebestyen Szekeres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebestyen Szekeres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebestyen 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 | 1,942 | 2,131 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 16 | 46 | 42 | 15.4% |
| As White | 52 | 12 | 23 | 17 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 4 | 23 | 25 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebestyen Szekeres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebestyen Szekeres's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 71.2% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (36% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 42.3% | 22.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 35.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Sebestyen Szekeres's chess games
All 104 games by Sebestyen 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: 16 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Adam Radnai | 2,151 | ch-HUN U20 | B26 |
| Apr 2011 | Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya | 2,117 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | B30 |
| Nov 2011 | Arthur Dr. Kovacs | 2,101 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | B10 |
| Nov 2014 | Antal Jr Horvath | 2,073 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | E27 |
| Sep 2010 | Imre Abel | 2,066 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,817 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,855 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebestyen Szekeres's chess games?
104 games by Sebestyen 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 Sebestyen Szekeres has played.
What does Sebestyen Szekeres play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Sebestyen Szekeres opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebestyen Szekeres answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sebestyen Szekeres play as White?
As White, Sebestyen Szekeres's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebestyen Szekeres play as Black?
As Black, Sebestyen Szekeres most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Sebestyen Szekeres's FIDE rating?
Sebestyen Szekeres is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (May 2011).
How many games has Sebestyen Szekeres played?
Our database contains 104 games by Sebestyen Szekeres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebestyen Szekeres?
104 games by Sebestyen 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.