Prepare against Zoltan Gyorke
Hungary · World #40,217 classical · FIDE ID 720909
When preparing against Zoltan Gyorke, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Zoltan Gyorke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Gyorke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Gyorke 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 | 1,934 | 2,215 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,017 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,017 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 49 | 86 | 66 | 24.4% |
| As White | 98 | 27 | 42 | 29 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 22 | 44 | 37 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Gyorke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Gyorke's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 55.1% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 36 | 36.7% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.2% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gyorke usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gyorke usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gyorke usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gyorke usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gyorke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gyorke usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 75.0% | 51.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 8.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Gyorke's chess games
All 201 games by Zoltan Gyorke 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: 49 wins, 86 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Laszlo Toth | 2,275 | chT2-HUN 9899 | B77 |
| Jan 2003 | Janos Ruppaner | 2,216 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | A10 |
| Jan 1999 | Gyula Letay | 2,205 | chT2-HUN 9899 | B85 |
| Sep 2002 | Jeno Thurmer | 2,193 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | E66 |
| Apr 2010 | Peter Andi | 2,182 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,060 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,069 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,794 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,996 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,182 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Gyorke's chess games?
201 games by Zoltan Gyorke, 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 Gyorke has played.
What does Zoltan Gyorke play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Zoltan Gyorke opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Gyorke answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Gyorke play as White?
As White, Zoltan Gyorke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Gyorke play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Gyorke most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Zoltan Gyorke's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Gyorke is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zoltan Gyorke played?
Our database contains 201 games by Zoltan Gyorke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 86 draws, 66 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Gyorke?
201 games by Zoltan Gyorke 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.