Prepare against Norbert Zambor
FM · Slovakia · World #10,118 classical · FIDE ID 14901200
Our database contains 963 games by Norbert Zambor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Zambor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Zambor 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 | 2,168 | 2,345 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,348 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,345 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 963 | 374 | 333 | 256 | 38.8% |
| As White | 470 | 206 | 161 | 103 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 493 | 168 | 172 | 153 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Zambor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Zambor's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 398 | 84.7% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 67 | 14.3% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zambor usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zambor usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zambor usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zambor usually continues Bg5 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Zambor usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Zambor usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 227 | 87.3% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 75.9% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
Norbert Zambor's chess games
All 963 games by Norbert Zambor 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: 374 wins, 333 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 22/23/14 | 37.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 20/10/5 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 107 | 40/34/33 | 37.4% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 13/15/21 | 26.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 42 | 16/12/14 | 38.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 38 | 9/17/12 | 23.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 17/12/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Alexey Pakhomov | 2,523 | Olomouc Open | B01 |
| Jan 2015 | Tomas Petrik | 2,495 | chT-SVK 1415 | B32 |
| Feb 2007 | Martin Mrva | 2,485 | chT1E-SVK 0607 | B30 |
| Sep 2014 | Richard Biolek | 2,432 | Tatry Open | C09 |
| Feb 2017 | Jergus Pechac | 2,427 | chT1E-SVK 1617 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2014 | 79 | 50.5 | 2,315 |
| Kosice Kotan Memorial | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 2,212 |
| Presov Open | 2004 | 16 | 9 | 2,296 |
| ch-SVK | 1997 | 16 | 6 | 2,197 |
| Stara Lubovna Sorea Open | 2015 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,295 |
| chT-SVK 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,244 |
| chT1E-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,397 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stefan Mazur (16 games) · Peter Demeter (14 games) · Mikulas Manik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Zambor's chess games?
963 games by Norbert Zambor, 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 Norbert Zambor has played.
What does Norbert Zambor play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Norbert Zambor opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Zambor answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Norbert Zambor play as White?
As White, Norbert Zambor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 37.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 470 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Zambor play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Zambor most often plays: Sicilian (107 games, 37.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (42 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 493 games.
What is Norbert Zambor's FIDE rating?
Norbert Zambor is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Norbert Zambor played?
Our database contains 963 games by Norbert Zambor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 333 draws, 256 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Zambor?
963 games by Norbert Zambor 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.