Prepare against Jozsef Zabiak
Hungary · World #14,707 classical · FIDE ID 720194
Our database contains 199 games by Jozsef Zabiak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozsef Zabiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozsef Zabiak 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 | 2,108 | 2,214 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,161 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 32.2% |
| As White | 98 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 32 | 36 | 33 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozsef Zabiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozsef Zabiak's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 65.3% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zabiak usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zabiak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zabiak usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zabiak usually continues e3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Zabiak usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zabiak usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 47.1% | 47.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 29.4% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.7% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 37.8% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 32.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
Jozsef Zabiak's chess games
All 199 games by Jozsef Zabiak 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: 64 wins, 67 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Andras Meszaros | 2,307 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | C01 |
| Feb 2015 | Attila Aba Virag | 2,294 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | C41 |
| Mar 2011 | Ferenc Lengyel | 2,280 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | B72 |
| Feb 2000 | Tamas Herman | 2,212 | chT3-HUN 9900 | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Jozsef Gonczi | 2,210 | Miskolc Avas Open | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 1999 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,204 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,183 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,162 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| 7th Cseppko Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| 6th Cseppko Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
| ch-Megyei U20 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozsef Zabiak's chess games?
199 games by Jozsef Zabiak, 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 Jozsef Zabiak has played.
What does Jozsef Zabiak play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Jozsef Zabiak opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozsef Zabiak answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jozsef Zabiak play as White?
As White, Jozsef Zabiak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozsef Zabiak play as Black?
As Black, Jozsef Zabiak most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Jozsef Zabiak's FIDE rating?
Jozsef Zabiak is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (May 2012).
How many games has Jozsef Zabiak played?
Our database contains 199 games by Jozsef Zabiak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 67 draws, 68 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozsef Zabiak?
199 games by Jozsef Zabiak 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.