Prepare against Lajos Zoltan
Hungary · World #46,747 classical · FIDE ID 725013
When preparing against Lajos Zoltan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Lajos Zoltan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Zoltan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Zoltan 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 | 1,906 | 2,098 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 36 | 17 | 64 | 30.8% |
| As White | 60 | 25 | 7 | 28 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 11 | 10 | 36 | 19.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Zoltan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Zoltan's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zoltan usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zoltan usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zoltan usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 96.6% | 33.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Lajos Zoltan's chess games
All 117 games by Lajos Zoltan 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: 36 wins, 17 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Peter Szarvas | 2,201 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | B12 |
| Mar 2004 | Karoly Horvath | 2,158 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | B00 |
| Oct 2011 | Attila Miklosi | 2,118 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | B22 |
| Oct 2004 | Jozsef Kovacs | 2,112 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | B07 |
| Apr 2016 | Peter Kosa | 2,108 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 1,988 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,914 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,054 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,977 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Zoltan's chess games?
117 games by Lajos Zoltan, 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 Lajos Zoltan has played.
What does Lajos Zoltan play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Lajos Zoltan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Zoltan answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lajos Zoltan play as White?
As White, Lajos Zoltan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Zoltan play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Zoltan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Lajos Zoltan's FIDE rating?
Lajos Zoltan is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Lajos Zoltan played?
Our database contains 117 games by Lajos Zoltan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 17 draws, 64 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Zoltan?
117 games by Lajos Zoltan 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.