Prepare against Zoltan Bene
Hungary · World #12,904 classical · FIDE ID 731803
Our database contains 183 games by Zoltan Bene, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Bene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Bene 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 | 2,129 | 2,256 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,151 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,158 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 102 | 35 | 46 | 55.7% |
| As White | 100 | 57 | 17 | 26 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 45 | 18 | 20 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Bene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Bene's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 55.0% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 33.0% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bene usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bene usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bene usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bene usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bene usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Bene usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 70.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.8% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Zoltan Bene's chess games
All 183 games by Zoltan Bene in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 102 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Gaspard Mathe | 2,321 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | C05 |
| Feb 2016 | Stevan Vidic | 2,280 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | A30 |
| Sep 2013 | Ferenc Katona | 2,244 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A02 |
| Oct 2007 | Robert Tancsa | 2,236 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | C88 |
| Feb 2012 | David Katai | 2,224 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,441 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 8 | 2,334 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,285 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,045 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,992 |
| 3rd Pecs Karmin Cup | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Bene's chess games?
183 games by Zoltan Bene, from Oct 2004 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 Bene has played.
What does Zoltan Bene play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Zoltan Bene opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Bene answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Bene play as White?
As White, Zoltan Bene's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Bene play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Bene most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Zoltan Bene's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Bene is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Zoltan Bene played?
Our database contains 183 games by Zoltan Bene, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Bene?
183 games by Zoltan Bene 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.