Prepare against Zoltan Hajdu
Hungary · World #65,895 classical · FIDE ID 726460
When preparing against Zoltan Hajdu, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Zoltan Hajdu, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Hajdu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Hajdu 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 | 1,835 | 1,980 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,898 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,885 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 59 | 24 | 94 | 33.3% |
| As White | 83 | 27 | 10 | 46 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 14 | 48 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Hajdu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Hajdu's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 50.6% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 23 | 27.7% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 18.1% | 33.3% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hajdu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hajdu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hajdu usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Hajdu usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hajdu usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hajdu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 32.1% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 23.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Zoltan Hajdu's chess games
All 177 games by Zoltan Hajdu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 59 wins, 24 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Laszlo Mate | 2,352 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | C10 |
| Oct 2012 | Szabolcs Dobai | 2,178 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | A29 |
| Apr 2009 | Ivan Janos | 2,133 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | D05 |
| Aug 2004 | Arpad Marko | 2,126 | Miskolc Avas Open | B33 |
| Sep 2001 | Leon Szabo | 2,114 | 9th Infotozsde Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,105 |
| 6th Heves Infotozsde Cup | 2000 | 11 | 1 | 1,825 |
| 9th Heves Infotozsde Cup | 2001 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,071 |
| Miskolc Open | 2001 | 8 | 2 | 1,978 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 2,071 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,892 |
| Miskolc Avas Open A | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Hajdu's chess games?
177 games by Zoltan Hajdu, from Jul 2004 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 Hajdu has played.
What does Zoltan Hajdu play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Zoltan Hajdu opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Hajdu answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Hajdu play as White?
As White, Zoltan Hajdu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Hajdu play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Hajdu most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Zoltan Hajdu's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Hajdu is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Zoltan Hajdu played?
Our database contains 177 games by Zoltan Hajdu, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 24 draws, 94 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Hajdu?
177 games by Zoltan Hajdu 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.