Prepare against Zoltan Jr. Szeles
Hungary · World #103,167 classical · FIDE ID 757446
When preparing against Zoltan Jr. Szeles, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 39 games by Zoltan Jr. Szeles, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Jr. Szeles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Jr. Szeles 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 | 1,720 | 1,726 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 25.6% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Jr. Szeles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Jr. Szeles's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Szeles usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Szeles usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Szeles usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Zoltan Jr. Szeles's chess games
All 39 games by Zoltan Jr. Szeles in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Tibor Nagy | 1,715 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | C45 |
| Nov 2014 | Attila Vasvari | 1,630 | chT-HUN4a 1415 | B73 |
| Mar 2018 | Krisztian Boros | 1,612 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | B73 |
| Feb 2017 | Akos Balogh | 1,608 | chT4-HUN 1617 | D02 |
| Feb 2018 | Zsolt Lukacsi | 1,579 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,285 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,643 |
| chT-HUN4a 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,542 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,558 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Jr. Szeles's chess games?
39 games by Zoltan Jr. Szeles, from Feb 2014 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 Jr. Szeles has played.
What does Zoltan Jr. Szeles play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zoltan Jr. Szeles opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Jr. Szeles answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Jr. Szeles play as White?
As White, Zoltan Jr. Szeles's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Jr. Szeles play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Jr. Szeles most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zoltan Jr. Szeles's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Jr. Szeles is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Zoltan Jr. Szeles played?
Our database contains 39 games by Zoltan Jr. Szeles, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Jr. Szeles?
39 games by Zoltan Jr. Szeles 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.