Prepare against Zoltan Darazs
Hungary · World #15,945 classical · FIDE ID 717576
Our database contains 854 games by Zoltan Darazs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Darazs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Darazs 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 | 2,095 | 2,255 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,124 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,118 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 854 | 307 | 415 | 132 | 35.9% |
| As White | 435 | 174 | 204 | 57 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 419 | 133 | 211 | 75 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Darazs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Darazs's side.
First moves as White (435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 383 | 88.0% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 45 | 10.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Darazs usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Darazs usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Darazs usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Darazs usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Darazs usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Darazs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 98 | 48.3% | 61.7% |
| c5 | 88 | 43.3% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 4.9% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 96.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Darazs's chess games
All 854 games by Zoltan Darazs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 307 wins, 415 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 14/22/9 | 31.1% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 22/20/3 | 48.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 14/11/0 | 56.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 1/18/2 | 4.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 3/12/4 | 15.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 78 | 25/40/13 | 32.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/15/8 | 23.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 7/18/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Levente Vajda | 2,563 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | A15 |
| Jan 1997 | Gyula Horvath | 2,480 | chT2-HUN | C45 |
| May 2004 | Erling Mortensen | 2,450 | 5th Canarias en Red prel | B42 |
| Mar 2005 | Arpad Soos | 2,393 | chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | B33 |
| Jan 1997 | Sandor Kustar | 2,380 | Pecs Suto Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2015 | 73 | 41.5 | 2,098 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2014 | 68 | 45 | 2,168 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2013 | 48 | 33.5 | 2,224 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2014 | 47 | 32 | 2,192 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2013 | 39 | 20.5 | 2,090 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2011 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,243 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2011 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,184 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2010 | 27 | 20 | 2,267 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jozsef Juracsik (22 games) · Gyula Letay (16 games) · Lajos Borda (16 games) · Richard Farkas (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Darazs's chess games?
854 games by Zoltan Darazs, from Apr 2003 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 Darazs has played.
What does Zoltan Darazs play on the first move as White?
Across 435 games with White in our database, Zoltan Darazs opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Darazs answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Darazs play as White?
As White, Zoltan Darazs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 435 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Darazs play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Darazs most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (78 games, 32.1% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 419 games.
What is Zoltan Darazs's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Darazs is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Zoltan Darazs played?
Our database contains 854 games by Zoltan Darazs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 415 draws, 132 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Darazs?
854 games by Zoltan Darazs 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.