Prepare against Zoltan Szegedi
Hungary · World #51,680 classical · FIDE ID 751707
Our database contains 34 games by Zoltan Szegedi, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Szegedi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Szegedi 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 | 1,886 | 1,940 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 23.5% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Szegedi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Szegedi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Szegedi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szegedi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Szegedi usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Szegedi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Szegedi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szegedi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Szegedi's chess games
All 34 games by Zoltan Szegedi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Gyorgy Dr. Gara | 2,057 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | A80 |
| Nov 2015 | Mihaly Bihari | 1,997 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1516 | A48 |
| Oct 2008 | Lajos Pota | 1,902 | Eger Osz Open | C02 |
| Jul 2015 | Zoltan Tamasi | 1,818 | 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | B50 |
| Jul 2009 | Janos Toth | 1,784 | Eger Agria Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,752 |
| Eger Osz Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,695 |
| 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,925 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,772 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1516 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Szegedi's chess games?
34 games by Zoltan Szegedi, from Jan 2009 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 Szegedi has played.
What does Zoltan Szegedi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zoltan Szegedi opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Szegedi answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Szegedi play as White?
As White, Zoltan Szegedi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Szegedi play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Szegedi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Zoltan Szegedi's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Szegedi is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Zoltan Szegedi played?
Our database contains 34 games by Zoltan Szegedi, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Szegedi?
34 games by Zoltan Szegedi 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.