Prepare against Tibor Szeman
Hungary · World #84,185 classical · FIDE ID 710776
When preparing against Tibor Szeman, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games).
Our database contains 36 games by Tibor Szeman, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Szeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Szeman 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 | 1,776 | 1,936 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,765 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 36.1% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Szeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Szeman's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Szeman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Szeman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Szeman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Tibor Szeman's chess games
All 36 games by Tibor Szeman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Laszlo Simon | 2,210 | ch-Hidasnemeti | C33 |
| Sep 2014 | Zoltan Orban | 1,787 | chT2-Borsod 1415 | A53 |
| Oct 2021 | Mate Dr. Verebelyi | 1,786 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | A07 |
| Oct 2014 | Akos Sandor | 1,752 | chT2-Borsod 1415 | D10 |
| Dec 2014 | Barnabas Jenet | 1,681 | chT2-Borsod 1415 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,746 |
| chT2-Borsod 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,908 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ II Gavel | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,638 |
| Hajduszoboszlo Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,840 |
| chT-HUN5 | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-Hidasnemeti | 1994 | 1 | 1 | 2,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Szeman's chess games?
36 games by Tibor Szeman, from Jul 2007 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 Szeman has played.
What does Tibor Szeman play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Tibor Szeman opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Szeman answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games).
What openings does Tibor Szeman play as White?
As White, Tibor Szeman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Szeman play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Szeman most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tibor Szeman's FIDE rating?
Tibor Szeman is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Tibor Szeman played?
Our database contains 36 games by Tibor Szeman, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Szeman?
36 games by Tibor Szeman 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.