Prepare against Jozef Zelajtys
Poland · World #83,247 classical · FIDE ID 1147676
When preparing against Jozef Zelajtys, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jozef Zelajtys, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Zelajtys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Zelajtys 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 | 1,779 | 1,876 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 23.3% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Zelajtys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Zelajtys's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zelajtys usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Zelajtys usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zelajtys usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jozef Zelajtys's chess games
All 43 games by Jozef Zelajtys in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Witold Majdziak | 1,885 | 12th Gdansk Open | B22 |
| Nov 2016 | Zdzislaw Zarow | 1,818 | chT-POL blind | C42 |
| Nov 2016 | Stanislaw Huzarski | 1,806 | chT-POL blind | C13 |
| Oct 2017 | Werner Mettel | 1,793 | chT-POL blind | C02 |
| Jul 2012 | Konrad Wozniak | 1,595 | 14th Gdansk Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL blind | 2017 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,841 |
| 14th Gdansk Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,497 |
| ch-Pomorza Seniors | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 12th Gdansk Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| 13th Gdansk Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Zelajtys's chess games?
43 games by Jozef Zelajtys, from Sep 2011 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 Jozef Zelajtys has played.
What does Jozef Zelajtys play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jozef Zelajtys opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Zelajtys answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jozef Zelajtys play as White?
As White, Jozef Zelajtys's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Zelajtys play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Zelajtys most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jozef Zelajtys's FIDE rating?
Jozef Zelajtys is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Jozef Zelajtys played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jozef Zelajtys, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Zelajtys?
43 games by Jozef Zelajtys 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.