Prepare against Viktor Szabo
Slovakia · World #116,478 classical · FIDE ID 14945355
When preparing against Viktor Szabo, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Viktor Szabo, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Szabo 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 | 1,684 | 1,684 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,643 | 1,681 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 21.2% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 73 rated games against 68 different opponents, across 44 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 55 | 16 | 11 | 28 | 29.1% | 1,651 | 1,532 | 11 |
| Rapid | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% | 1,585 | 1,538 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 34 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 5.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 68.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,705 | 1,705 |
| 2025 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,578 | 1,578 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1,578 | 1,778 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1,340 | 1,580 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,328 | 1,228 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1,851 | 1,566 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,816 | 1,496 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,703 | 1,463 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,654 | 1,494 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,651 | 1,351 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,793 | 1,660 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,779 | 1,379 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Szabo's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Szabo usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Viktor Szabo's chess games
All 33 games by Viktor Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A27 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Stefan Petras | 1,744 | chT4-SVK A22 1516 | B33 |
| Oct 2017 | Gejza Lelkes | 1,556 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | C20 |
| Nov 2022 | Milan Rusnacik | 1,299 | chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | D10 |
| Oct 2017 | Balazs5 Kiss | 1,287 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | B30 |
| Mar 2023 | Jozef Calon | 1,251 | chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,478 |
| chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,381 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,519 |
| chT1W-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,736 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,419 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Szabo's chess games?
33 games by Viktor Szabo, from Jan 2017 to Oct 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 Viktor Szabo has played.
What does Viktor Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Viktor Szabo opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Szabo answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Viktor Szabo play as White?
As White, Viktor Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: The Whale (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Viktor Szabo's FIDE rating?
Viktor Szabo is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,643 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Viktor Szabo played?
Our database contains 33 games by Viktor Szabo, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Szabo?
33 games by Viktor Szabo 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.