Prepare against Imre Zelei
Hungary · World #35,924 classical · FIDE ID 745251
Our database contains 60 games by Imre Zelei, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Zelei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Zelei 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 | 1,954 | 1,982 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,969 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,938 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 20.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Zelei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Zelei's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zelei usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zelei usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zelei usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Zelei usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Zelei usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 82.6% | 23.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Imre Zelei's chess games
All 60 games by Imre Zelei in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Marton Belteczky | 2,007 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | B09 |
| Oct 2021 | Zsolt Karacsony | 1,989 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | C44 |
| May 2024 | Miklos Szava | 1,988 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | B22 |
| Dec 2004 | Dezso Vinkler | 1,850 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | A40 |
| Mar 2024 | Mate Venter | 1,837 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,674 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 1 | 1,798 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 1,902 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,939 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Zelei's chess games?
60 games by Imre Zelei, from Jul 2007 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 Imre Zelei has played.
What does Imre Zelei play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Imre Zelei opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Zelei answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Imre Zelei play as White?
As White, Imre Zelei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Zelei play as Black?
As Black, Imre Zelei most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Imre Zelei's FIDE rating?
Imre Zelei is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Imre Zelei played?
Our database contains 60 games by Imre Zelei, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Zelei?
60 games by Imre Zelei 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.