Prepare against Tibor Szilagyi
Hungary · World #22,069 classical · FIDE ID 710105
Our database contains 223 games by Tibor Szilagyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Szilagyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Szilagyi 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 | 2,040 | 2,135 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 61 | 87 | 75 | 27.4% |
| As White | 111 | 28 | 49 | 34 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 112 | 33 | 38 | 41 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Szilagyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Szilagyi's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 95.5% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nc3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 72.2% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 25.9% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
Tibor Szilagyi's chess games
All 223 games by Tibor Szilagyi 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: 61 wins, 87 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 45 | 8/25/12 | 17.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Zoltan Dr. Medvegy | 2,280 | Papp Bela Memorial | C76 |
| Jan 1996 | Laszlo Pallos | 2,250 | chT2-HUN | E55 |
| Jan 1994 | Szabolcs Tatar Kis | 2,235 | Papp Bela Memorial | C76 |
| Feb 2004 | Peter Botka | 2,224 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | C54 |
| Apr 2000 | Ferenc Dibusz | 2,214 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,043 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 2 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,171 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Szilagyi's chess games?
223 games by Tibor Szilagyi, 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 Szilagyi has played.
What does Tibor Szilagyi play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Tibor Szilagyi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Szilagyi answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Tibor Szilagyi play as White?
As White, Tibor Szilagyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (45 games, 17.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Szilagyi play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Szilagyi most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Tibor Szilagyi's FIDE rating?
Tibor Szilagyi is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tibor Szilagyi played?
Our database contains 223 games by Tibor Szilagyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 87 draws, 75 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Szilagyi?
223 games by Tibor Szilagyi 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.