Prepare against Zoltan Bacsa
Serbia · World #82,653 classical · FIDE ID 953105
When preparing against Zoltan Bacsa, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Zoltan Bacsa, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Bacsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Bacsa 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 | 1,781 | 1,806 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,839 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 53 | 15 | 91 | 33.3% |
| As White | 79 | 29 | 6 | 44 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 80 | 24 | 9 | 47 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Bacsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Bacsa's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 62.0% | 39.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 24.1% | 36.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 10.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bacsa usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bacsa usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bacsa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bacsa usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Bacsa usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Bacsa usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 59.2% | 41.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Zoltan Bacsa's chess games
All 159 games by Zoltan Bacsa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 15 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Tibor Takacs | 1,976 | ch-Subotica | C24 |
| Feb 2015 | Rade Vucelic | 1,960 | ch-Subotica | C01 |
| Mar 2019 | Antal Hegedus | 1,917 | ch-Subotica City | E00 |
| Mar 2019 | Jovan Matkovic | 1,912 | ch-Subotica City | A51 |
| Feb 2017 | Branko Mrzic | 1,908 | ch-Senta | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Senta | 2017 | 34 | 15.5 | 1,715 |
| ch-Backa Topola | 2019 | 31 | 9.5 | 1,682 |
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,850 |
| ch-Subotica Open | 2020 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,720 |
| Stari Zednik | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,935 |
| 23rd Senta Open | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,648 |
| 20th Senta Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Bacsa's chess games?
159 games by Zoltan Bacsa, from Jan 2012 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 Bacsa has played.
What does Zoltan Bacsa play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Zoltan Bacsa opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Bacsa answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Bacsa play as White?
As White, Zoltan Bacsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Bacsa play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Bacsa most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Zoltan Bacsa's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Bacsa is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Zoltan Bacsa played?
Our database contains 159 games by Zoltan Bacsa, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 15 draws, 91 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Bacsa?
159 games by Zoltan Bacsa 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.