Prepare against Zoltan Mate Berla
Hungary · World #86,004 classical · FIDE ID 17003318
When preparing against Zoltan Mate Berla, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Zoltan Mate Berla, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Mate Berla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Mate Berla 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 | 1,771 | 1,783 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,666 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 35.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Mate Berla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Mate Berla's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Berla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Berla usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berla usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Berla usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Berla usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Zoltan Mate Berla's chess games
All 34 games by Zoltan Mate Berla in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vivien Eros | 1,679 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | C10 |
| Dec 2022 | Janos Labancz | 1,671 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | B23 |
| Apr 2021 | Endre Zsatkovics | 1,652 | Budapest FS04 FM-B | C58 |
| Apr 2021 | Andras Szurkos | 1,530 | Budapest FS04 FM-B | C40 |
| Jan 2023 | Zsombor Mohacsy | 1,372 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,606 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,753 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,500 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1,065 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,486 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Mate Berla's chess games?
34 games by Zoltan Mate Berla, from Apr 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 Mate Berla has played.
What does Zoltan Mate Berla play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Zoltan Mate Berla opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Mate Berla answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Mate Berla play as White?
As White, Zoltan Mate Berla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Mate Berla play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Mate Berla most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Zoltan Mate Berla's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Mate Berla is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (May 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Mate Berla played?
Our database contains 34 games by Zoltan Mate Berla, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Mate Berla?
34 games by Zoltan Mate Berla 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.