Prepare against Zoltan Szabo
Hungary · World #48,207 classical · FIDE ID 719439
Our database contains 58 games by Zoltan Szabo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan 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 | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 15.5% |
| As White | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 11.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Szabo's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 32.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 32.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Szabo usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Szabo's chess games
All 58 games by Zoltan Szabo 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Tibor Ruszin | 2,076 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | E09 |
| Mar 2008 | Laszlo Toth | 2,044 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | C47 |
| Mar 2012 | Daniel Angyalosi | 2,005 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | B33 |
| Oct 2007 | Attila Lantos | 2,004 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | C51 |
| Sep 2012 | Lajos Soos | 1,988 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,723 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,078 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Szabo's chess games?
58 games by Zoltan Szabo, 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 Zoltan Szabo has played.
What does Zoltan Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Zoltan Szabo opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Szabo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Szabo play as White?
As White, Zoltan Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Szabo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zoltan Szabo's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Szabo is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Szabo played?
Our database contains 58 games by Zoltan Szabo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (15.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Szabo?
58 games by Zoltan 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.