Prepare against Mihaly Dr. Zalai
Hungary · World #19,265 classical · FIDE ID 721263
When preparing against Mihaly Dr. Zalai, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Mihaly Dr. Zalai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihaly Dr. Zalai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihaly Dr. Zalai 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 | 2,063 | 2,195 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,091 | Oct 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,126 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 68 | 95 | 48 | 32.2% |
| As White | 95 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 116 | 33 | 58 | 25 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihaly Dr. Zalai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihaly Dr. Zalai's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 90.5% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.4% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zalai usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zalai usually continues Bg5 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zalai usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zalai usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Zalai usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zalai usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 96.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 64.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Mihaly Dr. Zalai's chess games
All 211 games by Mihaly Dr. Zalai 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: 68 wins, 95 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 26 | 7/15/4 | 26.9% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Gabor Horvath | 2,328 | 17th Budapest Spring Open | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Attila Karacsony | 2,308 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | D02 |
| Mar 2001 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,278 | 17th Budapest Spring Open | A45 |
| Mar 2011 | Gaspar Schlahetka | 2,270 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | B25 |
| Feb 2014 | Istvan Muhari | 2,257 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,076 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,287 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,324 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihaly Dr. Zalai's chess games?
211 games by Mihaly Dr. Zalai, 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 Mihaly Dr. Zalai has played.
What does Mihaly Dr. Zalai play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Mihaly Dr. Zalai opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihaly Dr. Zalai answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mihaly Dr. Zalai play as White?
As White, Mihaly Dr. Zalai's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihaly Dr. Zalai play as Black?
As Black, Mihaly Dr. Zalai most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Mihaly Dr. Zalai's FIDE rating?
Mihaly Dr. Zalai is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Mihaly Dr. Zalai played?
Our database contains 211 games by Mihaly Dr. Zalai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 95 draws, 48 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihaly Dr. Zalai?
211 games by Mihaly Dr. Zalai 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.