Prepare against Zoltan Nadj
Serbia · World #28,392 classical · FIDE ID 925845
When preparing against Zoltan Nadj, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 63 games by Zoltan Nadj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Nadj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Nadj 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 | 1,995 | 2,209 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,090 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,100 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 28.6% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Nadj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Nadj's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Nadj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nadj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nadj usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nadj usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nadj usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nadj usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Nadj's chess games
All 63 games by Zoltan Nadj 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: 18 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Janos Konnyu | 2,401 | 13th Senta Open A | B78 |
| Jul 2010 | Jeno Kosa | 2,097 | 14th Senta Open A | A62 |
| Mar 2017 | Milan B Jovanovic | 2,047 | ch-Subotica Open | A40 |
| Jul 2018 | Irena Nestorovic | 2,007 | 22nd Senta Open | A07 |
| Feb 2017 | Lajos Tomik | 1,991 | ch-Subotica Open | A69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica Open | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,960 |
| 25th Senta Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,987 |
| 14th Senta Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,019 |
| 13th Senta Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,132 |
| 22nd Senta Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,942 |
| Palic Karadzic Memorial Open | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Nadj's chess games?
63 games by Zoltan Nadj, 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 Nadj has played.
What does Zoltan Nadj play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Zoltan Nadj opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Nadj answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Nadj play as White?
As White, Zoltan Nadj's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Nadj play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Nadj most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Zoltan Nadj's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Nadj is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Zoltan Nadj played?
Our database contains 63 games by Zoltan Nadj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 19 draws, 26 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Nadj?
63 games by Zoltan Nadj 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.