Prepare against Zoltan Bitto
Hungary · World #27,976 classical · FIDE ID 742775
When preparing against Zoltan Bitto, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Zoltan Bitto, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Bitto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Bitto 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 | 1,999 | 2,047 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 34.1% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Bitto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Bitto's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 97.6% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bitto usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bitto usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bitto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Bitto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Zoltan Bitto's chess games
All 85 games by Zoltan Bitto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Nov 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: 29 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Gabor Sebestyen | 2,202 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | D87 |
| Feb 2009 | Laszlo Juhasz | 2,176 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | C07 |
| Feb 2022 | Odon Csoli | 2,157 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | D20 |
| Oct 2013 | Gyorgy Jr. Adam | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | C17 |
| Feb 2012 | Istvan Toth | 2,142 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,916 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,978 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,932 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Bitto's chess games?
85 games by Zoltan Bitto, from Jul 2007 to Nov 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 Bitto has played.
What does Zoltan Bitto play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Zoltan Bitto opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Bitto answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Bitto play as White?
As White, Zoltan Bitto's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Bitto play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Bitto most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Zoltan Bitto's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Bitto is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (May 2013).
How many games has Zoltan Bitto played?
Our database contains 85 games by Zoltan Bitto, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 25 draws, 31 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Bitto?
85 games by Zoltan Bitto 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.