Prepare against Zsolt Szilagyi
FM · Hungary · World #3,985 classical · FIDE ID 717614
When preparing against Zsolt Szilagyi, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 32.4% over 37 games.
Our database contains 456 games by Zsolt Szilagyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Szilagyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Szilagyi 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 | 2,303 | 2,349 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,342 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,385 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 456 | 188 | 117 | 151 | 41.2% |
| As White | 230 | 100 | 60 | 70 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 226 | 88 | 57 | 81 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Szilagyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Szilagyi's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 83.0% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 23 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.8% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Szilagyi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 51.3% | 67.5% |
| e6 | 45 | 38.5% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 47.0% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 24.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.6% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Zsolt Szilagyi's chess games
All 456 games by Zsolt Szilagyi 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: 188 wins, 117 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 12/12/13 | 32.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 18/4/8 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 8/1/14 | 34.8% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | David Berczes | 2,521 | chT-HUN 0910 | A40 |
| Jan 2018 | Ervin Toth | 2,450 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | B09 |
| Jan 2001 | Gergely Antal | 2,448 | ch-HUN U20 | B43 |
| Jan 2001 | Richard Bitoon | 2,432 | Vung Tau Intourco | E21 |
| Jan 2001 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,410 | Vung Tau Intourco | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 32 | 19 | 2,246 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 25 | 16 | 2,300 |
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1998 | 23 | 11 | 2,242 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 1999 | 18 | 11 | 2,297 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,164 |
| Tapolca Open | 2000 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,261 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Szilagyi's chess games?
456 games by Zsolt Szilagyi, 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 Szilagyi has played.
What does Zsolt Szilagyi play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Zsolt Szilagyi opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Szilagyi answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Szilagyi play as White?
As White, Zsolt Szilagyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Szilagyi play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Szilagyi most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Zsolt Szilagyi's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Szilagyi is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Zsolt Szilagyi played?
Our database contains 456 games by Zsolt Szilagyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 117 draws, 151 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Szilagyi?
456 games by Zsolt Szilagyi 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.