Prepare against Szabolcs Vass
Hungary · World #84,524 classical · FIDE ID 708909
When preparing against Szabolcs Vass, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Szabolcs Vass, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Vass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs Vass 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 | 1,775 | 1,784 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,769 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 52.5% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 56.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Vass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Vass's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Vass usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Vass usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vass usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 73.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Szabolcs Vass's chess games
All 40 games by Szabolcs Vass in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Akos Vajda | 1,958 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | C41 |
| Nov 2006 | Gabor Bogdany | 1,948 | chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Gabor Farkas | 1,941 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | D46 |
| Apr 2010 | Daniel Balint | 1,767 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | C24 |
| Nov 2009 | Sandor Lovei | 1,627 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,832 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 8 | 1,823 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 1,323 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,524 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,500 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,865 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,494 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Vass's chess games?
40 games by Szabolcs Vass, from Jan 2008 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 Vass has played.
What does Szabolcs Vass play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Vass opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Vass answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Vass play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Vass's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Vass play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Vass most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Szabolcs Vass's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Vass is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Szabolcs Vass played?
Our database contains 40 games by Szabolcs Vass, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Vass?
40 games by Szabolcs Vass 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.