Prepare against Szabolcs Petervari
Hungary · World #17,675 classical · FIDE ID 780758
Our database contains 62 games by Szabolcs Petervari, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Petervari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs Petervari 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 | 2,078 | 2,111 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,942 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,007 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 30 | 12 | 20 | 48.4% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Petervari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Petervari's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 41.4% | 79.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Petervari usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petervari usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Petervari usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Petervari usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Petervari usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Petervari usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Szabolcs Petervari's chess games
All 62 games by Szabolcs Petervari in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Csaba Szekely | 2,095 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | E67 |
| Jan 2022 | Bela Botlik | 1,982 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | A27 |
| Jul 2026 | Tamas Zelena | 1,972 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Bakalar | 1,930 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | B01 |
| Oct 2023 | Denes Grull | 1,921 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,868 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,032 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,979 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,658 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,713 |
| II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Petervari's chess games?
62 games by Szabolcs Petervari, from May 2015 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 Petervari has played.
What does Szabolcs Petervari play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Petervari opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Petervari answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Petervari play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Petervari's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Petervari play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Petervari most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Szabolcs Petervari's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Petervari is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Szabolcs Petervari played?
Our database contains 62 games by Szabolcs Petervari, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Petervari?
62 games by Szabolcs Petervari 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.