Prepare against Zoltan Dr. Czibulka
Hungary · World #45,697 classical · FIDE ID 703940
Our database contains 275 games by Zoltan Dr. Czibulka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Dr. Czibulka 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 | 1,910 | 2,215 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 2,075 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 2,130 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 95 | 94 | 86 | 34.5% |
| As White | 130 | 50 | 48 | 32 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 145 | 45 | 46 | 54 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 104 | 80.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.7% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Czibulka usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Czibulka usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Czibulka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Czibulka usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Czibulka usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Czibulka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 78 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 64.0% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 28.0% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's chess games
All 275 games by Zoltan Dr. Czibulka 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: 95 wins, 94 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | English Opening | 36 | 14/16/6 | 38.9% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Tamas Horvath | 2,406 | chT3-HUN 9899 | C15 |
| Feb 2001 | Gabor Kadar | 2,280 | chT3-HUN 0001 | A01 |
| Nov 2005 | Janos Percze | 2,228 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | A34 |
| Mar 2010 | Tuan Minh Tran | 2,203 | 26th Budapest Spring Open | D46 |
| Feb 2004 | Laszlo Csernyiczky | 2,199 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,071 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 3 | 2,029 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,064 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 5 | 2,177 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,231 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's chess games?
275 games by Zoltan Dr. Czibulka, 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 Dr. Czibulka has played.
What does Zoltan Dr. Czibulka play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Zoltan Dr. Czibulka opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Dr. Czibulka answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Dr. Czibulka play as White?
As White, Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 48.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Dr. Czibulka play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Dr. Czibulka most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Zoltan Dr. Czibulka's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Dr. Czibulka is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zoltan Dr. Czibulka played?
Our database contains 275 games by Zoltan Dr. Czibulka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 94 draws, 86 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Dr. Czibulka?
275 games by Zoltan Dr. Czibulka 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.