Prepare against Zalan Nemeth
FM · Ireland · World #6,307 classical · FIDE ID 2512041
When preparing against Zalan Nemeth, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 468 games by Zalan Nemeth, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zalan Nemeth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zalan Nemeth 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 | 2,240 | 2,341 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,150 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,168 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 468 | 133 | 178 | 156 | 28.4% |
| As White | 235 | 68 | 104 | 62 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 233 | 65 | 74 | 94 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zalan Nemeth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zalan Nemeth's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 44.7% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 87 | 37.0% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 11.9% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 54.6% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 61.0% | 48.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 20.3% | 35.4% |
| b6 | 8 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 52.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 39.7% | 53.4% |
| b6 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Zalan Nemeth's chess games
All 468 games by Zalan Nemeth in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 133 wins, 178 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 5/14/11 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 4/12/5 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Misa Pap | 2,457 | Budapest 1 Week Mar GMB | A57 |
| Sep 2021 | Peter Lizak | 2,409 | Zalakaros Barczay Memorial 40th | B00 |
| Nov 2021 | Stefan Beukema | 2,408 | 23rd chT-EU | A87 |
| May 2026 | Adam Horvath | 2,406 | 45th Zalakaros Open 2026 | C43 |
| Oct 2024 | Magnus Ermitsch | 2,396 | 39th ECC Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 18 | 7 | 2,288 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 08 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Budapest FS07 Nadassy | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 3rd Vega de San Mateo | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,287 |
| 3rd Huelva | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| Budapest SixDays 05 IM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zalan Nemeth's chess games?
468 games by Zalan Nemeth, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Zalan Nemeth has played.
What does Zalan Nemeth play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Zalan Nemeth opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zalan Nemeth answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Zalan Nemeth play as White?
As White, Zalan Nemeth's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zalan Nemeth play as Black?
As Black, Zalan Nemeth most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Zalan Nemeth's FIDE rating?
Zalan Nemeth is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Zalan Nemeth played?
Our database contains 468 games by Zalan Nemeth, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 178 draws, 156 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zalan Nemeth?
468 games by Zalan Nemeth 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.