Prepare against Donat Zelenak
Hungary · World #51,682 classical · FIDE ID 783790
Our database contains 78 games by Donat Zelenak, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Donat Zelenak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Donat Zelenak 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 | 1,886 | 1,914 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 21 | 39 | 18 | 26.9% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 15.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Donat Zelenak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Donat Zelenak's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 88.2% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zelenak usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zelenak usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zelenak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Zelenak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
Donat Zelenak's chess games
All 78 games by Donat Zelenak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 39 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Gyula Kosztolanczi | 2,185 | Veszprem Open | B76 |
| Sep 2003 | Janos Figler | 2,144 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | B84 |
| Dec 2016 | Attila Mihalecz | 2,028 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | D02 |
| Feb 2023 | Csaba Ferenczi | 1,997 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | E67 |
| Apr 2023 | Peter Gyugyi | 1,974 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 1,952 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,890 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,661 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,968 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Donat Zelenak's chess games?
78 games by Donat Zelenak, from Sep 2014 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 Donat Zelenak has played.
What does Donat Zelenak play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Donat Zelenak opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Donat Zelenak answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Donat Zelenak play as White?
As White, Donat Zelenak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Donat Zelenak play as Black?
As Black, Donat Zelenak most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Donat Zelenak's FIDE rating?
Donat Zelenak is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Donat Zelenak played?
Our database contains 78 games by Donat Zelenak, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 39 draws, 18 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Donat Zelenak?
78 games by Donat Zelenak 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.