Prepare against Zoltan Bodnar
Hungary · World #11,647 classical · FIDE ID 722502
Our database contains 220 games by Zoltan Bodnar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Bodnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Bodnar 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 | 2,145 | 2,211 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,150 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 69 | 104 | 47 | 31.4% |
| As White | 106 | 34 | 55 | 17 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 114 | 35 | 49 | 30 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Bodnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Bodnar's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 98.1% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 64.5% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 20 | 32.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Bodnar's chess games
All 220 games by Zoltan Bodnar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 69 wins, 104 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Janos Sipos | 2,314 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | E12 |
| Mar 2012 | Istvan Lorincz | 2,270 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | E32 |
| Nov 2014 | Roland Amrein | 2,266 | chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Bence Bernath | 2,260 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | E94 |
| Jan 2015 | Tamas Papp | 2,239 | chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,038 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,167 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,184 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 10 | 8 | 2,428 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Bodnar's chess games?
220 games by Zoltan Bodnar, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bodnar has played.
What does Zoltan Bodnar play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Zoltan Bodnar opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Bodnar answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Bodnar play as White?
As White, Zoltan Bodnar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Bodnar play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Bodnar most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Zoltan Bodnar's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Bodnar is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Zoltan Bodnar played?
Our database contains 220 games by Zoltan Bodnar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 104 draws, 47 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Bodnar?
220 games by Zoltan Bodnar 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.