Prepare against Csaba Zoltan Varga
FM · Hungary · World #5,495 classical · FIDE ID 724335
Our database contains 373 games by Csaba Zoltan Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Zoltan Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Zoltan Varga 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 | 2,260 | 2,404 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,240 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,235 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 373 | 140 | 87 | 146 | 37.5% |
| As White | 183 | 71 | 40 | 72 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 190 | 69 | 47 | 74 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Zoltan Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Zoltan Varga's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 34.3% | 57.3% |
| e4 | 61 | 33.7% | 36.1% |
| c3 | 8 | 4.4% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.8% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 40.2% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 10.3% | 77.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 9.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.0% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 8.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 54.5% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 27.3% | 30.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Csaba Zoltan Varga's chess games
All 373 games by Csaba Zoltan Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 140 wins, 87 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Robert Ruck | 2,574 | chT-HUN 0809 | E65 |
| Dec 2007 | Sang Cao | 2,544 | chT-HUN 0708 | B46 |
| May 2008 | Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen | 2,482 | 27th Zalakaros Open | A09 |
| Feb 2009 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,431 | ch-HUN U20 | E68 |
| Apr 2025 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,426 | Vezerkepzo IM Easter | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2022 | 19 | 4 | 2,039 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM-B | 2026 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,240 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 2,194 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,409 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,211 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2007 | 10 | 0.5 | 2,092 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Zoltan Varga's chess games?
373 games by Csaba Zoltan Varga, from Apr 2003 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 Csaba Zoltan Varga has played.
What does Csaba Zoltan Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Csaba Zoltan Varga opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Zoltan Varga answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Csaba Zoltan Varga play as White?
As White, Csaba Zoltan Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Zoltan Varga play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Zoltan Varga most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Csaba Zoltan Varga's FIDE rating?
Csaba Zoltan Varga is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Csaba Zoltan Varga played?
Our database contains 373 games by Csaba Zoltan Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 87 draws, 146 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Zoltan Varga?
373 games by Csaba Zoltan Varga 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.