Prepare against Zoltan Becskei
FM · Hungary · World #4,676 classical · FIDE ID 711330
When preparing against Zoltan Becskei, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Zoltan Becskei, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Becskei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Becskei 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 | 2,282 | 2,389 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,274 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,316 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 105 | 95 | 62 | 40.1% |
| As White | 131 | 60 | 46 | 25 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 131 | 45 | 49 | 37 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Becskei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Becskei's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 84.7% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 9.9% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Becskei usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Becskei usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Becskei usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Becskei usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Becskei usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Becskei usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 58.7% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.5% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.7% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 69.0% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Becskei's chess games
All 262 games by Zoltan Becskei in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 105 wins, 95 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Gabor Nagy | 2,431 | Kecskemet Caissa GM 04 | A36 |
| Dec 2021 | Levente Papp | 2,408 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | D79 |
| Jan 2019 | Vladyslav Tiba | 2,405 | 36th Mukachevo Rating | B06 |
| Apr 2014 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,380 | Kecskemet Caissa GM 04 | A40 |
| Dec 2016 | Hainan Yang | 2,368 | Kecskemet Caissa IM New Year | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Tavasz Open | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,927 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 07 | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,029 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 2,344 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,884 |
| Eger Tel Open | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,071 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Becskei's chess games?
262 games by Zoltan Becskei, from Jul 2007 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 Becskei has played.
What does Zoltan Becskei play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Zoltan Becskei opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Becskei answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Becskei play as White?
As White, Zoltan Becskei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Becskei play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Becskei most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Zoltan Becskei's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Becskei is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Zoltan Becskei played?
Our database contains 262 games by Zoltan Becskei, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 95 draws, 62 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Becskei?
262 games by Zoltan Becskei 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.