Prepare against Zoltan Kiraly
Hungary · World #40,824 classical · FIDE ID 705829
Our database contains 151 games by Zoltan Kiraly, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Kiraly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Kiraly 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 | 1,931 | 2,093 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 46 | 65 | 40 | 30.5% |
| As White | 77 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 21 | 35 | 18 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Kiraly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Kiraly's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kiraly usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kiraly usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kiraly usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 82.0% | 45.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 16.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Kiraly's chess games
All 151 games by Zoltan Kiraly in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 46 wins, 65 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Ivor Vukovic | 2,226 | 33rd Harkany Tenkes Cup | E11 |
| Mar 2009 | Mihaly Bodrogi | 2,192 | 25th Budapest Spring Open | C08 |
| Apr 2010 | Robert Sarvari | 2,161 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | D85 |
| Apr 2011 | Sandor Dobak | 2,129 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | D00 |
| Mar 2009 | Istvan Mayer | 2,117 | 25th Budapest Spring Open | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 33 | 18 | 1,981 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,097 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,034 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 33rd Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Kiraly's chess games?
151 games by Zoltan Kiraly, from Jul 2007 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 Kiraly has played.
What does Zoltan Kiraly play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Zoltan Kiraly opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Kiraly answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Kiraly play as White?
As White, Zoltan Kiraly's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Kiraly play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Kiraly most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Zoltan Kiraly's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Kiraly is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (May 2011).
How many games has Zoltan Kiraly played?
Our database contains 151 games by Zoltan Kiraly, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 65 draws, 40 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Kiraly?
151 games by Zoltan Kiraly 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.