Prepare against David Zakarias
FM · Hungary · World #5,229 classical · FIDE ID 718378
Our database contains 236 games by David Zakarias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Zakarias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zakarias 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 | 2,267 | 2,340 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,312 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 34.7% |
| As White | 120 | 51 | 37 | 32 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 116 | 31 | 35 | 50 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zakarias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zakarias's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 93.3% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zakarias usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zakarias usually continues c4 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zakarias usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Zakarias usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zakarias usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 57.4% | 38.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 20.4% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 56.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
David Zakarias's chess games
All 236 games by David Zakarias 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: 82 wins, 72 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,524 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | F Kaczur | 2,509 | TCh-HUN 2024-25 | B03 |
| Mar 2019 | Gabor Nagy | 2,464 | chT-HUN 1819 | D29 |
| Dec 2021 | Ervin Toth | 2,442 | chT-HUN 2122 | B06 |
| Feb 2014 | Ferenc Berebora | 2,428 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | A97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,170 |
| chT-HUN 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,289 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-HUN 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,159 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,331 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,264 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zakarias's chess games?
236 games by David Zakarias, 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 David Zakarias has played.
What does David Zakarias play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, David Zakarias opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zakarias answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does David Zakarias play as White?
As White, David Zakarias's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zakarias play as Black?
As Black, David Zakarias most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is David Zakarias's FIDE rating?
David Zakarias is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Mar 2020).
How many games has David Zakarias played?
Our database contains 236 games by David Zakarias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 72 draws, 82 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zakarias?
236 games by David Zakarias 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.