Prepare against Zoltan Bolgar
Hungary · World #82,931 classical · FIDE ID 729337
When preparing against Zoltan Bolgar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Zoltan Bolgar, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Bolgar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Bolgar 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 | 1,780 | 1,977 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,951 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 22.6% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Bolgar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Bolgar's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bolgar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bolgar usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bolgar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Zoltan Bolgar's chess games
All 31 games by Zoltan Bolgar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Gyula Mate | 2,116 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | B30 |
| Dec 2003 | Sandor Kiss | 2,108 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | C78 |
| Feb 2003 | Laszlo Radics | 2,097 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Ligetfalvi | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 1,993 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1,845 |
| chT3-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Bolgar's chess games?
31 games by Zoltan Bolgar, from Jul 2005 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 Bolgar has played.
What does Zoltan Bolgar play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zoltan Bolgar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Bolgar answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Bolgar play as White?
As White, Zoltan Bolgar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Bolgar play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Bolgar most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Zoltan Bolgar's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Bolgar is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Zoltan Bolgar played?
Our database contains 31 games by Zoltan Bolgar, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Bolgar?
31 games by Zoltan Bolgar 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.