Prepare against Tamas Szegi
Slovakia · World #16,688 classical · FIDE ID 14905809
Our database contains 671 games by Tamas Szegi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Szegi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Szegi 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 | 2,088 | 2,293 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,183 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 671 | 235 | 219 | 217 | 35.0% |
| As White | 336 | 124 | 120 | 92 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 335 | 111 | 99 | 125 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Szegi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Szegi's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 289 | 86.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 8.9% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 4.5% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szegi usually continues c3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Szegi usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szegi usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szegi usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Szegi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Szegi usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 93.6% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.2% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 93.2% | 49.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Tamas Szegi's chess games
All 671 games by Tamas Szegi 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: 235 wins, 219 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 63 | 27/20/16 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/19/10 | 32.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 58 | 11/22/25 | 19.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 43 | 25/9/9 | 58.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 41 | 13/12/16 | 31.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,438 | 4th Prague Open A | B05 |
| Feb 2007 | Richard Biolek | 2,419 | chT-SVK 0607 | B01 |
| Jul 2003 | Alexandru Victor Butunoi | 2,412 | 3rd Szombathely Savaria Open | B22 |
| Nov 2021 | Sebastian Lukas Kostolansky | 2,404 | chT1W-SVK 2122 | B22 |
| Feb 2011 | Zsolt Rigo | 2,389 | chT-SVK 1011 | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2000 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,261 |
| chT1-SVK w 0102 | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,101 |
| chT3B-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2B-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,248 |
| chT-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Szegi's chess games?
671 games by Tamas Szegi, 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 Tamas Szegi has played.
What does Tamas Szegi play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, Tamas Szegi opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Szegi answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tamas Szegi play as White?
As White, Tamas Szegi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (63 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Szegi play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Szegi most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 19.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (43 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (41 games, 31.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Tamas Szegi's FIDE rating?
Tamas Szegi is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Tamas Szegi played?
Our database contains 671 games by Tamas Szegi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 219 draws, 217 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Szegi?
671 games by Tamas Szegi 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.