Prepare against Vojtech Szaraz
Slovakia · World #63,444 classical · FIDE ID 14907933
When preparing against Vojtech Szaraz, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Vojtech Szaraz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vojtech Szaraz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vojtech Szaraz 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 | 1,844 | 2,182 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,864 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 104 | 125 | 167 | 26.3% |
| As White | 204 | 61 | 58 | 85 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 193 | 43 | 68 | 82 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vojtech Szaraz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vojtech Szaraz's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 61.3% | 42.4% |
| f4 | 62 | 30.4% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 16 | 7.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Szaraz usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Szaraz usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Szaraz usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 30% of White games, 45.2% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Szaraz usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Szaraz usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Szaraz usually continues e3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 55.8% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 22.1% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 59.7% | 37.8% |
| d5 | 24 | 38.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Vojtech Szaraz's chess games
All 396 games by Vojtech Szaraz 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: 104 wins, 125 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 8/14/9 | 25.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 22 | 2/10/10 | 9.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 34 | 7/15/12 | 20.6% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Zoltan Janko | 2,241 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B26 |
| Jan 2011 | Jozef Baranek | 2,163 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | C25 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladimir Skreno | 2,155 | Hlohovec Open | D55 |
| Feb 2010 | Michal Michalek | 2,143 | chT2B-SVK 0910 | A58 |
| Dec 2012 | Marian Miklas | 2,142 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2017 | 48 | 12.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 25 | 13 | 1,992 |
| Piestany Open | 2014 | 21 | 11 | 1,991 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 21 | 9 | 1,939 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 17 | 8 | 2,037 |
| chT2B-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,000 |
| chT2B-SVK 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vojtech Szaraz's chess games?
396 games by Vojtech Szaraz, 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 Vojtech Szaraz has played.
What does Vojtech Szaraz play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Vojtech Szaraz opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.f4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vojtech Szaraz answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vojtech Szaraz play as White?
As White, Vojtech Szaraz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Bird's opening (22 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vojtech Szaraz play as Black?
As Black, Vojtech Szaraz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Vojtech Szaraz's FIDE rating?
Vojtech Szaraz is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vojtech Szaraz played?
Our database contains 396 games by Vojtech Szaraz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 125 draws, 167 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vojtech Szaraz?
396 games by Vojtech Szaraz 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.