Prepare against Zoltan Mihaly
Hungary · World #84,957 classical · FIDE ID 754862
When preparing against Zoltan Mihaly, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Zoltan Mihaly, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Mihaly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Mihaly 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 | 1,773 | 1,823 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,776 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 19 | 22 | 44 | 22.4% |
| As White | 40 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 17.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 5 | 28 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Mihaly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Mihaly's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 92.5% | 36.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Mihaly usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mihaly usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mihaly usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mihaly usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mihaly usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Mihaly's chess games
All 85 games by Zoltan Mihaly in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Sarolta Toth | 2,192 | Budapest Open 08 | A07 |
| Sep 2015 | Tamas Gunes Ongut | 1,958 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1516 | B13 |
| Feb 2018 | Michael Yip | 1,942 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | A20 |
| Aug 2011 | Ferenc Sarkozi | 1,939 | 1st Budapest Open | D02 |
| Aug 2012 | Istvan Bellan | 1,938 | Budapest Open 08 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,748 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| Budapest Open 08 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,691 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,767 |
| 1st Budapest Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| 29th Budapest Spring Open | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,550 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Mihaly's chess games?
85 games by Zoltan Mihaly, from Mar 2011 to Aug 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 Mihaly has played.
What does Zoltan Mihaly play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Zoltan Mihaly opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Mihaly answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Mihaly play as White?
As White, Zoltan Mihaly's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Mihaly play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Mihaly most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Zoltan Mihaly's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Mihaly is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Zoltan Mihaly played?
Our database contains 85 games by Zoltan Mihaly, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 44 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Mihaly?
85 games by Zoltan Mihaly 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.