Prepare against Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay
Hungary · World #11,508 classical · FIDE ID 708445
When preparing against Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 140 games by Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay 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 | 2,147 | 2,208 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 44 | 71 | 25 | 31.4% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 33 | 14 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 38 | 11 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 97.3% | 60.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hargittay usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hargittay usually continues d3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hargittay usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 94.1% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's chess games
All 140 games by Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay 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: 44 wins, 71 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 0/11/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gabor Kun | 2,255 | chT2-HUN 9596 | B22 |
| Dec 2005 | Lajos Takacs | 2,237 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Ferenc Angyal | 2,220 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | C72 |
| Feb 2017 | Tibor Horeczky | 2,206 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | B33 |
| Sep 2004 | Laszlo Varga | 2,198 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,222 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,219 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| Marijampole Open | 1994 | 9 | 7 | 2,482 |
| Timisoara Open | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,216 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's chess games?
140 games by Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay, 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 Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay has played.
What does Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay played?
Our database contains 140 games by Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 71 draws, 25 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay?
140 games by Szabolcs Dr. Hargittay 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.