Prepare against Zsolt Szinavel
Hungary · World #45,041 classical · FIDE ID 729000
When preparing against Zsolt Szinavel, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (29%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Zsolt Szinavel, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Szinavel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Szinavel 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 | 2,015 | 2,162 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,130 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 86 | 44 | 38 | 51.2% |
| As White | 89 | 52 | 21 | 16 | 58.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Szinavel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Szinavel's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 48.3% | 72.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 21.3% | 78.9% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 18.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 72.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Szinavel usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Szinavel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Szinavel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 78.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Szinavel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Szinavel usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Szinavel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 46.3% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 29.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.5% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.8% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Zsolt Szinavel's chess games
All 168 games by Zsolt Szinavel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 86 wins, 44 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Zoltan Szabo | 2,320 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | C44 |
| Oct 2018 | Adam Bohus | 2,266 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B12 |
| Oct 2017 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,247 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | B12 |
| Mar 2018 | Ferenc Dibusz | 2,183 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | C00 |
| May 2012 | Csaba Schenkerik | 2,156 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,070 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,221 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,094 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Szinavel's chess games?
168 games by Zsolt Szinavel, from Jan 2004 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 Szinavel has played.
What does Zsolt Szinavel play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Zsolt Szinavel opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Szinavel answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Szinavel play as White?
As White, Zsolt Szinavel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Ponziani Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Szinavel play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Szinavel most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Zsolt Szinavel's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Szinavel is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Zsolt Szinavel played?
Our database contains 168 games by Zsolt Szinavel, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 44 draws, 38 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Szinavel?
168 games by Zsolt Szinavel 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.