Prepare against Gabor Zilahi
Hungary · World #89,156 classical · FIDE ID 708941
When preparing against Gabor Zilahi, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 632 games by Gabor Zilahi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabor Zilahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabor Zilahi 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 | 1,761 | 2,117 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 632 | 201 | 183 | 248 | 31.8% |
| As White | 328 | 109 | 98 | 121 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 304 | 92 | 85 | 127 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabor Zilahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabor Zilahi's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 58.2% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 32.0% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 8.8% | 41.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zilahi usually continues Bg5 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zilahi usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zilahi usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zilahi usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zilahi usually continues e4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zilahi usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 112 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 35 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 58.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 21.1% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 10.5% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.4% | 71.4% |
Gabor Zilahi's chess games
All 632 games by Gabor Zilahi 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: 201 wins, 183 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 98 | 40/23/35 | 40.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 53 | 15/18/20 | 28.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 21/8/20 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 35 | 10/11/14 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Pavel Tsarenkov | 2,350 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | E66 |
| Nov 1999 | Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij | 2,295 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | E67 |
| Sep 2005 | Dieter Villing | 2,259 | 15th Wch Seniors | B06 |
| Jan 1994 | Wolfgang Polster | 2,250 | Balatonbereny Open | B52 |
| Jan 1997 | Zoltan Pinter | 2,225 | chT3-HUN | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2011 | 27 | 10 | 1,988 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2009 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,927 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2009 | 21 | 9 | 1,948 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2004 | 20 | 8 | 1,992 |
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,170 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1994 | 16 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Harkany Tenkes Cup | 1999 | 16 | 8 | 2,217 |
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabor Zilahi's chess games?
632 games by Gabor Zilahi, 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 Gabor Zilahi has played.
What does Gabor Zilahi play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Gabor Zilahi opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabor Zilahi answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gabor Zilahi play as White?
As White, Gabor Zilahi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (98 games, 40.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabor Zilahi play as Black?
As Black, Gabor Zilahi most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Gabor Zilahi's FIDE rating?
Gabor Zilahi is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Gabor Zilahi played?
Our database contains 632 games by Gabor Zilahi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 183 draws, 248 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabor Zilahi?
632 games by Gabor Zilahi 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.