Prepare against Zoltan Bona
Slovakia · World #32,695 classical · FIDE ID 14913011
Our database contains 109 games by Zoltan Bona, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Bona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Bona 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 | 1,971 | 1,989 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,951 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 35 | 26 | 47 | 32.1% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 9 | 23 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Bona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Bona's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bona usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bona usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bona usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 96.3% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Zoltan Bona's chess games
All 109 games by Zoltan Bona in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 35 wins, 26 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Lubomir Kovac | 2,146 | chT2B-SVK 1718 | D55 |
| Oct 2012 | Pavol Vach | 2,092 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | C01 |
| Jan 2011 | Stefan Grof | 2,075 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | B13 |
| Nov 2011 | Daniel Kunovsky | 2,069 | chT2B-SVK 1112 | C45 |
| Mar 2011 | Peter Spik | 2,054 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 1,793 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,769 |
| chT2B-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,848 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,128 |
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Bona's chess games?
109 games by Zoltan Bona, from Jul 2006 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 Bona has played.
What does Zoltan Bona play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Zoltan Bona opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Bona answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Bona play as White?
As White, Zoltan Bona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Danish Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Bona play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Bona most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Zoltan Bona's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Bona is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Bona played?
Our database contains 109 games by Zoltan Bona, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 26 draws, 47 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Bona?
109 games by Zoltan Bona 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.