Prepare against Szabolcs Dobai
Hungary · World #23,514 classical · FIDE ID 718696
Our database contains 479 games by Szabolcs Dobai, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Dobai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs Dobai 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 | 2,029 | 2,225 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,206 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,225 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 199 | 105 | 175 | 41.5% |
| As White | 234 | 113 | 44 | 77 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 245 | 86 | 61 | 98 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Dobai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Dobai's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 53.8% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 23.9% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 38 | 16.2% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Dobai usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dobai usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Dobai usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Dobai usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dobai usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Dobai usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 72 | 58.5% | 39.6% |
| d6 | 25 | 20.3% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 13.0% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.7% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 61.3% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.3% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.0% | 37.5% |
Szabolcs Dobai's chess games
All 479 games by Szabolcs Dobai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 199 wins, 105 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Tibor Leviczki | 2,408 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | A31 |
| Jan 2001 | Viktor Varadi | 2,345 | Miskolc Open | B17 |
| Apr 2005 | Dimo Werner | 2,314 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | E91 |
| Apr 2010 | Krisztian Valko | 2,298 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | A09 |
| Feb 2005 | Kalman Istvanovszky | 2,285 | Zuzmara Open | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 50 | 23.5 | 2,128 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 24 | 11 | 2,104 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 18 | 10 | 2,166 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 11 | 2,361 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,170 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,197 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,276 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Dobai's chess games?
479 games by Szabolcs Dobai, from Apr 2003 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 Szabolcs Dobai has played.
What does Szabolcs Dobai play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Dobai opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Dobai answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Dobai play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Dobai's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Dobai play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Dobai most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Szabolcs Dobai's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Dobai is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Szabolcs Dobai played?
Our database contains 479 games by Szabolcs Dobai, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 105 draws, 175 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Dobai?
479 games by Szabolcs Dobai 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.