Prepare against Viktor Zlotov
Hungary · World #61,597 classical · FIDE ID 789526
When preparing against Viktor Zlotov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Viktor Zlotov, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Zlotov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Zlotov 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 | 1,850 | 1,859 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,725 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 22.0% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Zlotov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Zlotov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zlotov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Zlotov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zlotov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Viktor Zlotov's chess games
All 41 games by Viktor Zlotov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Norbert Kelemen | 1,680 | 1st Budapest Gyorgy Memorial | C50 |
| Nov 2016 | Daniel Varga | 1,659 | chT-HUN U18 | C54 |
| Nov 2016 | Istvan Nagy | 1,565 | chT-HUN U18 | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Martin Pogadl | 1,464 | Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | B33 |
| Jun 2017 | Tereza Gemsova | 1,435 | Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 16 | 5 | 1,561 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1516 | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,341 |
| 1st Budapest Gyorgy Memorial | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,586 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Zlotov's chess games?
41 games by Viktor Zlotov, from Jun 2015 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 Viktor Zlotov has played.
What does Viktor Zlotov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Viktor Zlotov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Zlotov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Viktor Zlotov play as White?
As White, Viktor Zlotov's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Zlotov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Zlotov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Viktor Zlotov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Zlotov is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Viktor Zlotov played?
Our database contains 41 games by Viktor Zlotov, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Zlotov?
41 games by Viktor Zlotov 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.