Prepare against Zoltan Nemeth
IM · Hungary · World #11,194 classical · FIDE ID 700657
When preparing against Zoltan Nemeth, expect 1.d4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 647 games by Zoltan Nemeth, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Nemeth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Nemeth 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 | 2,152 | 2,375 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,306 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,324 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 647 | 183 | 238 | 226 | 28.3% |
| As White | 309 | 93 | 133 | 83 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 338 | 90 | 105 | 143 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Nemeth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Nemeth's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 35.0% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 93 | 30.1% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 47 | 15.2% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 45 | 14.6% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.6% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 43.5% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 56 | 34.8% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 21 | 13.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 52.1% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 45 | 37.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.1% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Nemeth's chess games
All 647 games by Zoltan Nemeth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 183 wins, 238 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 36 | 10/16/10 | 27.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 30 | 7/11/12 | 23.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Oliver Mihok | 2,536 | ch-HUN Rapid | C00 |
| Dec 2022 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,418 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | E11 |
| Aug 2019 | Barnabas Persanyi | 2,399 | Budapest Aranytiz IM | C68 |
| Jul 2003 | Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo | 2,395 | 3rd Szombathely Savaria Open | E60 |
| Sep 2021 | Ralf Akesson | 2,389 | Budapest FS09 IM | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2022 | 36 | 19 | 2,279 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2022 | 35 | 11 | 2,125 |
| Budapest Aranytiz IM | 2022 | 27 | 9 | 2,138 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2021 | 27 | 17 | 2,348 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 15 | 6 | 2,227 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
| chT-HUN 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,278 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Nemeth's chess games?
647 games by Zoltan Nemeth, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Nemeth has played.
What does Zoltan Nemeth play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Zoltan Nemeth opens with 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Nemeth answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Nemeth play as White?
As White, Zoltan Nemeth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Nemeth play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Nemeth most often plays: Petrov's Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Zoltan Nemeth's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Nemeth is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Zoltan Nemeth played?
Our database contains 647 games by Zoltan Nemeth, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 238 draws, 226 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Nemeth?
647 games by Zoltan Nemeth 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.