Prepare against Zsolt Szabo
Hungary · World #7,357 classical · FIDE ID 727695
Our database contains 186 games by Zsolt Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Szabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt 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 | 2,217 | 2,372 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,287 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 52 | 94 | 40 | 28.0% |
| As White | 92 | 32 | 43 | 17 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 20 | 51 | 23 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Szabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Szabo's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 96.7% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Szabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szabo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 97.1% | 43.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 73.8% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Zsolt Szabo's chess games
All 186 games by Zsolt Szabo 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: 52 wins, 94 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 4/21/8 | 12.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Gyula Pap | 2,519 | chT-HUN 1011 | E11 |
| Mar 2005 | Albert Vajda | 2,438 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | D02 |
| Jan 2012 | Gergely Aczel | 2,424 | chT-HUN 1112 | D36 |
| Nov 2004 | Alexandru Victor Butunoi | 2,361 | chT-HUN 0405 | E61 |
| Sep 2011 | Anna Rudolf | 2,359 | chT-HUN 1112 | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2005 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 2,329 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,295 |
| chT-HUN 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,356 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 10 | 2,403 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| 23rd Zalakaros Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Szabo's chess games?
186 games by Zsolt Szabo, 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 Zsolt Szabo has played.
What does Zsolt Szabo play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Zsolt Szabo opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Szabo answers 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Szabo play as White?
As White, Zsolt Szabo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Szabo play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Szabo most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 12.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Zsolt Szabo's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Szabo is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Zsolt Szabo played?
Our database contains 186 games by Zsolt Szabo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 94 draws, 40 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Szabo?
186 games by Zsolt 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.