Prepare against Zsigmond Szajbely
FM · Hungary · World #5,541 classical · FIDE ID 711691
When preparing against Zsigmond Szajbely, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 639 games by Zsigmond Szajbely, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zsigmond Szajbely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsigmond Szajbely 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 | 2,259 | 2,317 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,301 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,335 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 639 | 230 | 145 | 264 | 36.0% |
| As White | 316 | 113 | 77 | 126 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 323 | 117 | 68 | 138 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsigmond Szajbely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsigmond Szajbely's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 273 | 86.4% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 7.3% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Szajbely usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szajbely usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szajbely usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Szajbely usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Szajbely usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 62.3% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 32 | 21.9% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.2% | 29.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.5% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 60.2% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 15.9% | 30.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 11.5% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Zsigmond Szajbely's chess games
All 639 games by Zsigmond Szajbely in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 230 wins, 145 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 44 | 17/8/19 | 38.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 15/11/7 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Gergely Aczel | 2,470 | 16th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | A58 |
| Jan 2026 | Ilyass Msellek | 2,406 | Titled Tue | D03 |
| Jan 2025 | Vladislav Klyashtorny | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | C50 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,389 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Apr 2014 | Attila Jakab | 2,383 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 227 | 81 | 2,075 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 41 | 24 | 2,059 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2012 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 1,964 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,259 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 14 | 6 | 1,846 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,025 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 1,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsigmond Szajbely's chess games?
639 games by Zsigmond Szajbely, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Zsigmond Szajbely has played.
What does Zsigmond Szajbely play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Zsigmond Szajbely opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsigmond Szajbely answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games).
What openings does Zsigmond Szajbely play as White?
As White, Zsigmond Szajbely's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsigmond Szajbely play as Black?
As Black, Zsigmond Szajbely most often plays: Benoni Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Zsigmond Szajbely's FIDE rating?
Zsigmond Szajbely is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Zsigmond Szajbely played?
Our database contains 639 games by Zsigmond Szajbely, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 145 draws, 264 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsigmond Szajbely?
639 games by Zsigmond Szajbely 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.