Prepare against Norbert Zsitva
Slovakia · World #29,831 classical · FIDE ID 14923467
Our database contains 61 games by Norbert Zsitva, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Zsitva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Zsitva 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 | 1,987 | 2,006 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,934 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Zsitva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Zsitva's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 83.9% | 51.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Zsitva usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zsitva usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Zsitva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Zsitva usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zsitva usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
Norbert Zsitva's chess games
All 61 games by Norbert Zsitva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Tomas Nagy | 2,260 | ch-SVK Blitz | A40 |
| Dec 2021 | Peter Viczencz | 2,064 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | B10 |
| Sep 2017 | Andras Horkai | 2,025 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | B78 |
| Aug 2017 | Denis Nemsak | 2,020 | Oravska Priehrada Open | B10 |
| Oct 2022 | Juraj Lecky | 2,005 | ch-SVK Blitz | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,013 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,747 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,287 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,223 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Zsitva's chess games?
61 games by Norbert Zsitva, from May 2010 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 Zsitva has played.
What does Norbert Zsitva play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Norbert Zsitva opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Zsitva answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games).
What openings does Norbert Zsitva play as White?
As White, Norbert Zsitva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Zsitva play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Zsitva most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Norbert Zsitva's FIDE rating?
Norbert Zsitva is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Norbert Zsitva played?
Our database contains 61 games by Norbert Zsitva, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Zsitva?
61 games by Norbert Zsitva 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.