Prepare against Szabolcs Sarkozi
Slovakia · World #15,914 classical · FIDE ID 14941660
When preparing against Szabolcs Sarkozi, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Szabolcs Sarkozi, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Sarkozi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs Sarkozi 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 | 2,096 | 2,123 | Jul 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,977 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 93 | 33 | 59 | 50.3% |
| As White | 89 | 47 | 15 | 27 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 46 | 18 | 32 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Sarkozi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Sarkozi's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 65.2% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 21 | 23.6% | 73.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sarkozi usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sarkozi usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sarkozi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 73.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sarkozi usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sarkozi usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sarkozi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 60.0% | 56.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 23.6% | 84.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 43.3% | 65.4% |
| f5 | 11 | 36.7% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Szabolcs Sarkozi's chess games
All 185 games by Szabolcs Sarkozi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 93 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Petr Hollan | 2,317 | Skalica Masters Open | B33 |
| Dec 2023 | Laszlo Takacs | 2,226 | chT-SVK 2324 | A05 |
| May 2021 | Roman Hros | 2,221 | Slovak Hybrid Teams | A30 |
| May 2021 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,215 | Slovak Hybrid Teams | B33 |
| Feb 2020 | Miroslav Bielik | 2,145 | chT2B-SVK 1920 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,835 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,080 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,757 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,831 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,082 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,701 |
| Skalica Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Sarkozi's chess games?
185 games by Szabolcs Sarkozi, from Apr 2015 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 Sarkozi has played.
What does Szabolcs Sarkozi play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Sarkozi opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Sarkozi answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Sarkozi play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Sarkozi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Sarkozi play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Sarkozi most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Szabolcs Sarkozi's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Sarkozi is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jul 2020).
How many games has Szabolcs Sarkozi played?
Our database contains 185 games by Szabolcs Sarkozi, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 33 draws, 59 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Sarkozi?
185 games by Szabolcs Sarkozi 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.