Prepare against Csaba Papp Z.
FM · Hungary · World #16,713 classical · FIDE ID 709166
When preparing against Csaba Papp Z., expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.9% over 47 games.
Our database contains 511 games by Csaba Papp Z., covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Papp Z.'s most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Papp Z. 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 | 2,088 | 2,334 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 511 | 211 | 156 | 144 | 41.3% |
| As White | 252 | 123 | 67 | 62 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 259 | 88 | 89 | 82 | 34.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 467 rated games against 324 different opponents, across 121 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 467 | 234 | 124 | 109 | 50.1% | 2,118 | 2,223 | 24 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 113 | 23 | 38 | 52 | 20.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 350 | 207 | 86 | 57 | 59.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 11 vs IM · 34 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 4 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 40 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,129 | 1,729 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,028 | 1,928 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,952 | 2,052 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1,991 | 2,124 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,061 | 2,061 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,987 | 1,987 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,094 | 2,094 |
| 2019 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2,134 | 2,072 |
| 2018 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 2,054 | 2,104 |
| 2017 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2,112 | 2,237 |
| 2016 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2,117 | 2,143 |
| 2015 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 2,091 | 2,146 |
| 2014 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 2,130 | 2,177 |
| 2013 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 2,132 | 2,196 |
| 2012 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2,216 | 2,336 |
| 2011 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2,117 | 2,353 |
| 2010 | 58 | 34 | 11 | 13 | 2,080 | 2,225 |
| 2009 | 53 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 2,107 | 2,265 |
| 2008 | 68 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 2,143 | 2,310 |
| 2007 | 69 | 31 | 21 | 17 | 2,162 | 2,238 |
| 2006 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2,242 | 2,387 |
Where Csaba Papp Z. has played
Hungary (120) · Ukraine (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Papp Z.'s games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Papp Z.'s side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 82.1% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 40 | 15.9% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Z. usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Z. usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Z. usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Z. usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Z. usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Z. usually continues Qd3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 73.7% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 27 | 19.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 71.6% | 49.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Csaba Papp Z.'s chess games
All 511 games by Csaba Papp Z. in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 211 wins, 156 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 30/21/14 | 46.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A48 | London System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 15/12/20 | 31.9% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A53 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,420 | Donau Cup Open | B50 |
| Oct 2004 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,376 | Fuzesabony Rapid Open 10th | C64 |
| Jan 1997 | Ervin Mozes | 2,370 | Szeged | A80 |
| Sep 2011 | Tibor Leviczki | 2,359 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | A46 |
| Feb 2007 | Barnabas Emodi | 2,358 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,254 |
| Eger Tavasz Open | 2009 | 14 | 11 | 2,250 |
| Eger Osz Open | 2009 | 14 | 11 | 2,314 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,349 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,311 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Papp Z.'s chess games?
511 games by Csaba Papp Z., from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Papp Z. has played.
What does Csaba Papp Z. play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, Csaba Papp Z. opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Papp Z. answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Csaba Papp Z. play as White?
As White, Csaba Papp Z.'s most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 46.2% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 76.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Papp Z. play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Papp Z. most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Csaba Papp Z.'s FIDE rating?
Csaba Papp Z. is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Csaba Papp Z. played?
Our database contains 511 games by Csaba Papp Z., covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 156 draws, 144 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Papp Z.?
511 games by Csaba Papp Z. 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.