Prepare against Zoltan Szabo
Hungary · World #43,354 classical · FIDE ID 769045
Our database contains 39 games by Zoltan Szabo, covering Jul 2012 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 | 1,920 | 1,958 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 20.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
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 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Szabo usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Szabo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szabo usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szabo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Zoltan Szabo's chess games
All 39 games by Zoltan Szabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Janos Szabo | 2,144 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | B21 |
| Nov 2014 | Geza D Albini | 2,033 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | B80 |
| Nov 2014 | Zoltan Horvath | 1,959 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | B21 |
| Sep 2016 | Pal Balogh | 1,846 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | B83 |
| Dec 2018 | Dora Koltai | 1,781 | 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,848 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,747 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,926 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,619 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Szabo's chess games?
39 games by Zoltan Szabo, from Jul 2012 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 16 games with White in our database, Zoltan Szabo opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Szabo answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Szabo play as White?
As White, Zoltan Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Szabo most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Zoltan Szabo's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Szabo is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Zoltan Szabo played?
Our database contains 39 games by Zoltan Szabo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Szabo?
39 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.