Prepare against Tibor Szekeres
CM · Hungary · World #30,213 classical · FIDE ID 703907
Our database contains 378 games by Tibor Szekeres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Szekeres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Szekeres 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 | 1,984 | 2,191 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,170 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 124 | 135 | 119 | 32.8% |
| As White | 177 | 70 | 66 | 41 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 201 | 54 | 69 | 78 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Szekeres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Szekeres's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 40.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 37.3% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 25 | 14.1% | 66.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues g3 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Szekeres usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 71.0% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 13 | 13.0% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 93.5% | 31.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Tibor Szekeres's chess games
All 378 games by Tibor Szekeres 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: 124 wins, 135 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 17/11/14 | 40.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/11/10 | 32.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gyula Feher | 2,420 | Eger Agria Open | B82 |
| Jan 1994 | Mihail Vrona | 2,405 | chT-HUN 9394 | A05 |
| Jan 1992 | Hans-Uwe Kock | 2,345 | Multicoop Open | E70 |
| Jan 1995 | Ambrus Peter | 2,335 | chT-HUN | E69 |
| Jan 1992 | Attila Honos | 2,315 | chT-HUN | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 43 | 24 | 2,282 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Tapolca Open | 2001 | 13 | 6 | 2,155 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Szekeres's chess games?
378 games by Tibor Szekeres, 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 Tibor Szekeres has played.
What does Tibor Szekeres play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Tibor Szekeres opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Szekeres answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tibor Szekeres play as White?
As White, Tibor Szekeres's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (42 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Szekeres play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Szekeres most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Tibor Szekeres's FIDE rating?
Tibor Szekeres is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Tibor Szekeres played?
Our database contains 378 games by Tibor Szekeres, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 135 draws, 119 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Szekeres?
378 games by Tibor Szekeres 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.