Prepare against Zoltan Korpas
Hungary · World #17,234 classical · FIDE ID 718149
Our database contains 218 games by Zoltan Korpas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Korpas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Korpas 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 | 2,082 | 2,161 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,118 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 52 | 81 | 85 | 23.9% |
| As White | 107 | 27 | 40 | 40 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 25 | 41 | 45 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Korpas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Korpas's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 61.7% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 36 | 33.6% | 43.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Korpas usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Korpas usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Korpas usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Korpas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Korpas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Korpas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 53.6% | 31.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 30.4% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 12.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 90.6% | 34.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Korpas's chess games
All 218 games by Zoltan Korpas 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: 52 wins, 81 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 3/12/10 | 12.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Viktor Ianov | 2,392 | Piremon Nyirsegi Torna Open | A49 |
| Feb 2015 | Viktor Varadi | 2,380 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | C40 |
| Sep 2001 | Ferenc Lengyel | 2,296 | chT3-HUN 0102 | A00 |
| Oct 2011 | Norbert Dr. Ag | 2,285 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | A22 |
| Mar 2007 | Krisztian Valko | 2,283 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 53 | 28 | 2,202 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,174 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,177 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Korpas's chess games?
218 games by Zoltan Korpas, 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 Korpas has played.
What does Zoltan Korpas play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Zoltan Korpas opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Korpas answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Korpas play as White?
As White, Zoltan Korpas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Korpas play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Korpas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 12.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Zoltan Korpas's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Korpas is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Zoltan Korpas played?
Our database contains 218 games by Zoltan Korpas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 81 draws, 85 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Korpas?
218 games by Zoltan Korpas 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.