About Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo
Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for his strategic brilliance and sharp tactical awareness, especially in rapid games. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 2546 and a blitz peak at an impressive 2588, Szabo has demonstrated consistent high-level play over the years.
Playing Style & Strengths
Favored mostly in rapid time controls, Szabo combines a keen tactical eye with a patient approach to the endgame. Interestingly, his wins average around 59 moves, indicating he’s not just a quick striker but a thoughtful positional player who enjoys a long strategic battle.
- High comeback win rate of 72.22% after setbacks
- Strong resilience with a 61.9% winning rate after losing a piece
- Prefers sharp, tactical openings with a perfect score in several lines like the Slav and Sicilian Alapin
- Average first capture on move 6 – careful, but ready to engage
- White win rate: 67.86%, Black win rate: 62.96%
Favorite Openings
Szabo exhibits expert knowledge in a variety of openings, showing 100% success in several rapid defenses and attacks:
- Slav Defense: 4.e3 Bf5 5.Nc3 e6 6.Nh4 Be4 — undefeated
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin variation and the 2.Nf3 d6 3.Nc3 lines — perfect winning record
- Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense — undefeated in rapid encounters
- Blitz favorites include the Sicilian Najdorf and English Opening, showing a versatile and aggressive style suitable for fast play.
Competitive Highlights & Records
With a career best winning streak of 12 and a robust record against frequent opponents, Szabo proves tough to crack on the board:
- Rapid record: 26 wins, 9 losses, 8 draws
- Blitz record: 10 wins, 2 losses, undefeated in several important games
- Dominant against frequent rival xbow52 with a 5-0-1 record
He’s particularly effective playing on Saturdays and Sunday mornings, boasting a winning rate near 90% on weekends — perfect for casual bragging rights at the weekend chess club!
Fun Facts
- Best time to play? 2 AM — apparently, chess genius never sleeps!
- Sometimes ends games quickly via timeout or resignation — faster than a speeding bishop!
- Once survived a grueling average of 76 moves per loss, proving he fights even in tough moments.