Prepare against Zoltan Istvan Zambo
FM · Hungary · World #5,032 classical · FIDE ID 722146
Our database contains 482 games by Zoltan Istvan Zambo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Istvan Zambo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Istvan Zambo 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 | 2,272 | 2,412 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,389 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,387 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 164 | 212 | 106 | 34.0% |
| As White | 238 | 90 | 102 | 46 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 244 | 74 | 110 | 60 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Istvan Zambo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Istvan Zambo's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 153 | 64.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 18.1% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 31 | 13.0% | 61.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zambo usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zambo usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zambo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 57.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Zambo usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zambo usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zambo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 80.2% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 66.3% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.9% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
Zoltan Istvan Zambo's chess games
All 482 games by Zoltan Istvan Zambo 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: 164 wins, 212 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 0/7/8 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Peter Horvath | 2,441 | 10th Cseppko Open A | D03 |
| May 2010 | Georg Danner | 2,440 | chT-HUN 0910 | A10 |
| Jul 2002 | Gyula Mester | 2,419 | 11th Cseppko Open A | E01 |
| Dec 2010 | Adam Popovics | 2,402 | chT-HUN 1011 | A04 |
| Jan 2011 | Florian Hujbert | 2,395 | chT-HUN 1011 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,357 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2004 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,214 |
| Tatry Open | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,286 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 16 | 10 | 2,294 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,441 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,290 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,398 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Istvan Zambo's chess games?
482 games by Zoltan Istvan Zambo, 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 Istvan Zambo has played.
What does Zoltan Istvan Zambo play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Zoltan Istvan Zambo opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Istvan Zambo answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Istvan Zambo play as White?
As White, Zoltan Istvan Zambo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Istvan Zambo play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Istvan Zambo most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 244 games.
What is Zoltan Istvan Zambo's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Istvan Zambo is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (May 2010).
How many games has Zoltan Istvan Zambo played?
Our database contains 482 games by Zoltan Istvan Zambo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 212 draws, 106 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Istvan Zambo?
482 games by Zoltan Istvan Zambo 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.