Prepare against Zoltan Marton
Hungary · World #65,213 classical · FIDE ID 17004063
When preparing against Zoltan Marton, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Zoltan Marton, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Marton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Marton 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 | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Marton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Marton's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Marton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Marton usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Marton usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Marton's chess games
All 31 games by Zoltan Marton in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sandor Lejer | 1,873 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | D02 |
| Apr 2024 | Ferenc Bezsenyi | 1,809 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | B56 |
| Oct 2023 | Istvan Hajdu | 1,798 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | B12 |
| Mar 2024 | Peter Jr. Sarok | 1,734 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | D38 |
| Mar 2023 | Otto Vincze | 1,726 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,622 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| Mosonmagyarovar Polip Kupa-B 2nd | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,522 |
| 3rd Fertod Polin Cup | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,350 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Marton's chess games?
31 games by Zoltan Marton, from Jul 2018 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 Marton has played.
What does Zoltan Marton play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Zoltan Marton opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Marton answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Marton play as White?
As White, Zoltan Marton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Marton play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Marton most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zoltan Marton's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Marton is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Marton played?
Our database contains 31 games by Zoltan Marton, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Marton?
31 games by Zoltan Marton 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.