Prepare against Zoltan Monus
Hungary · World #34,509 classical · FIDE ID 706540
Our database contains 380 games by Zoltan Monus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Monus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Monus 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 | 1,961 | 2,162 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,997 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 138 | 89 | 153 | 36.3% |
| As White | 191 | 79 | 51 | 61 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 189 | 59 | 38 | 92 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Monus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Monus's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 66.0% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 56 | 29.3% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.6% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Monus usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Monus usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Monus usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Monus usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Monus usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Monus usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 22.0% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 20.9% | 39.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 14.3% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 12.1% | 77.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.4% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 91.0% | 37.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.5% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Zoltan Monus's chess games
All 380 games by Zoltan Monus 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: 138 wins, 89 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E67 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Peter Horvath | 2,415 | Pecs Suto Open | D00 |
| Jan 2000 | Lajos Abel | 2,311 | chT3-HUN 9900 | A48 |
| Mar 2002 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,303 | 18th Budapest Spring Open | E81 |
| Jan 1996 | Gabor Nagyajtai | 2,290 | Nyiregyhaza Open | E70 |
| Nov 2006 | Peter Restas | 2,259 | chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2004 | 54 | 27 | 2,205 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,042 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,110 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,279 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Monus's chess games?
380 games by Zoltan Monus, 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 Monus has played.
What does Zoltan Monus play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Zoltan Monus opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Monus answers 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Monus play as White?
As White, Zoltan Monus's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Monus play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Monus most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Zoltan Monus's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Monus is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Zoltan Monus played?
Our database contains 380 games by Zoltan Monus, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 89 draws, 153 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Monus?
380 games by Zoltan Monus 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.