Prepare against Szabolcs Kelemen
Hungary · World #26,696 classical · FIDE ID 769886
Our database contains 194 games by Szabolcs Kelemen, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Kelemen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs Kelemen 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 | 2,006 | 2,022 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,015 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 83 | 38 | 73 | 42.8% |
| As White | 91 | 49 | 12 | 30 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 34 | 26 | 43 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Kelemen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Kelemen's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 95.6% | 58.6% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.b4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kelemen usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 98.3% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Szabolcs Kelemen's chess games
All 194 games by Szabolcs Kelemen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 83 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Radoslaw Dzierzak | 2,289 | Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | B48 |
| Oct 2019 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,191 | chT-HUN U18 | A07 |
| Mar 2019 | Ferenc Dibusz | 2,180 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B40 |
| Jul 2016 | Laszlo Antal | 2,159 | Budapest Elekes Memorial | B36 |
| Jul 2015 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,102 | Elekes Memorial Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 25 | 13.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,702 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,717 |
| Budapest BEAC | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,460 |
| ch-HUN U08 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,460 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,927 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,931 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Kelemen's chess games?
194 games by Szabolcs Kelemen, from Mar 2012 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 Kelemen has played.
What does Szabolcs Kelemen play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Kelemen opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Kelemen answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Kelemen play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Kelemen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Kelemen play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Kelemen most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Szabolcs Kelemen's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Kelemen is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Szabolcs Kelemen played?
Our database contains 194 games by Szabolcs Kelemen, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Kelemen?
194 games by Szabolcs Kelemen 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.