Prepare against Zoltan Hajnal
IM · Hungary · World #3,615 classical · FIDE ID 717754
Our database contains 1,184 games by Zoltan Hajnal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Hajnal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Hajnal 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 | 2,315 | 2,437 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,366 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,359 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,184 | 472 | 518 | 194 | 39.9% |
| As White | 598 | 283 | 234 | 81 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 586 | 189 | 284 | 113 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Hajnal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Hajnal's side.
First moves as White (598 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 587 | 98.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.8% | 77.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Hajnal usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hajnal usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hajnal usually continues d4 (66.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 77.3% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Hajnal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hajnal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hajnal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 277 | 94.9% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 4.5% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 180 | 90.0% | 54.7% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 10.0% | 57.5% |
Zoltan Hajnal's chess games
All 1,184 games by Zoltan Hajnal 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: 472 wins, 518 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 95 | 50/31/14 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 21/13/15 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 30 | 11/16/3 | 36.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/10/4 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 14/13/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 10/8/0 | 55.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 0/16/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 153 | 44/81/28 | 28.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 70 | 16/40/14 | 22.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 36 | 15/16/5 | 41.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 25 | 7/12/6 | 28.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 3/11/4 | 16.7% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Robert Markus | 2,602 | chT-HUN 1920 | B07 |
| May 2004 | Gyula Sax | 2,535 | 23rd Zalakaros Open | C45 |
| Jul 2006 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,525 | 15th Kavala Open | B66 |
| Oct 2009 | David Berczes | 2,521 | 9th Winterthur Open | D19 |
| Oct 2008 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,504 | Winterthur Open | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 42 | 27.5 | 2,325 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 10 | 2014 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,376 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 05 | 2014 | 26 | 18 | 2,357 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 08 | 2015 | 24 | 12 | 2,202 |
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,357 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 06 | 2013 | 21 | 13 | 2,318 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 03 | 2014 | 20 | 15 | 2,406 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 09 | 2014 | 20 | 12 | 2,283 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tibor Farkas (16 games) · Andras Meszaros (14 games) · Istvan Blasko (12 games) · Pal Kiss (11 games) · Davaademberel Nomin-Erdene (10 games)
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Where can I find Zoltan Hajnal's chess games?
1,184 games by Zoltan Hajnal, 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 Hajnal has played.
What does Zoltan Hajnal play on the first move as White?
Across 598 games with White in our database, Zoltan Hajnal opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Hajnal answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Hajnal play as White?
As White, Zoltan Hajnal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (35 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 598 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Hajnal play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Hajnal most often plays: Slav Defense (153 games, 28.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (70 games, 22.9% win rate); Scotch Game (36 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 586 games.
What is Zoltan Hajnal's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Hajnal is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Zoltan Hajnal played?
Our database contains 1,184 games by Zoltan Hajnal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 518 draws, 194 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Hajnal?
1,184 games by Zoltan Hajnal 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.