Prepare against Zoltan Arpa
Slovakia · World #89,650 classical · FIDE ID 14920760
When preparing against Zoltan Arpa, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Zoltan Arpa, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Arpa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Arpa 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 | 1,760 | 1,917 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 31.1% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Arpa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Arpa's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Arpa usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Arpa usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Arpa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Zoltan Arpa's chess games
All 61 games by Zoltan Arpa 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: 19 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Vladimir Hagara | 1,984 | chT2W-SVK 9900 | D94 |
| Oct 1998 | Pavol Federic | 1,930 | chT2A-SVK 9899 | C11 |
| Nov 2009 | Marian Hrubsa | 1,930 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | D47 |
| Feb 2010 | Pavol Vlkovic | 1,930 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | C02 |
| Jan 1999 | Robert Kasanicky | 1,929 | chT2W-SVK 9900 | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SVK 9596 | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,729 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,597 |
| chT2A-SVK 9899 | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,026 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,809 |
| chT2W-SVK 9900 | 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2,006 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Arpa's chess games?
61 games by Zoltan Arpa, 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 Zoltan Arpa has played.
What does Zoltan Arpa play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Zoltan Arpa opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Arpa answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Arpa play as White?
As White, Zoltan Arpa's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Arpa play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Arpa most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Zoltan Arpa's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Arpa is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Zoltan Arpa played?
Our database contains 61 games by Zoltan Arpa, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Arpa?
61 games by Zoltan Arpa 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.