Prepare against Zoltan Karolyfalvi
Hungary · World #15,391 classical · FIDE ID 724467
Our database contains 335 games by Zoltan Karolyfalvi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Karolyfalvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Karolyfalvi 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 | 2,101 | 2,207 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,143 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 112 | 131 | 92 | 33.4% |
| As White | 163 | 61 | 56 | 46 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 172 | 51 | 75 | 46 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Karolyfalvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Karolyfalvi's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 83.4% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 8.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Karolyfalvi usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Karolyfalvi usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Karolyfalvi usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Karolyfalvi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Karolyfalvi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Karolyfalvi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 68 | 81.0% | 43.4% |
| b6 | 7 | 8.3% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 65.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 27.9% | 73.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Zoltan Karolyfalvi's chess games
All 335 games by Zoltan Karolyfalvi 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: 112 wins, 131 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 25 | 4/14/7 | 16.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 2/9/11 | 9.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/9/0 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,378 | Eger Tavasz Open | D13 |
| Aug 2002 | Jozsef Dobos | 2,311 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | D10 |
| Oct 2004 | Levente Boer | 2,284 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | B00 |
| Sep 2010 | Balazs Szabo | 2,246 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | E99 |
| Dec 2003 | Attila Vanczak | 2,245 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open B | 2000 | 13 | 9 | 2,063 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,104 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,316 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,208 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Karolyfalvi's chess games?
335 games by Zoltan Karolyfalvi, 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 Karolyfalvi has played.
What does Zoltan Karolyfalvi play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Zoltan Karolyfalvi opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Karolyfalvi answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Karolyfalvi play as White?
As White, Zoltan Karolyfalvi's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Karolyfalvi play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Karolyfalvi most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Zoltan Karolyfalvi's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Karolyfalvi is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Zoltan Karolyfalvi played?
Our database contains 335 games by Zoltan Karolyfalvi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 131 draws, 92 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Karolyfalvi?
335 games by Zoltan Karolyfalvi 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.