Prepare against Zoltan Neszmenyi
Hungary · World #36,745 classical · FIDE ID 744239
When preparing against Zoltan Neszmenyi, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 33 games by Zoltan Neszmenyi, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Neszmenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Neszmenyi 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 | 1,950 | 1,973 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Neszmenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Neszmenyi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Neszmenyi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Neszmenyi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Neszmenyi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Neszmenyi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Neszmenyi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Zoltan Neszmenyi's chess games
All 33 games by Zoltan Neszmenyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Pal Suranyi | 2,001 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | A30 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Bravin | 1,988 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | D37 |
| Oct 2008 | Zoltan Bona | 1,892 | chT-HUN U18 | C45 |
| Mar 2006 | Tamas Bene | 1,882 | chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | B88 |
| Oct 2023 | Istvan Veres | 1,579 | chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Budapest SixDays IM | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,943 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,883 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,868 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Neszmenyi's chess games?
33 games by Zoltan Neszmenyi, from Apr 2007 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 Neszmenyi has played.
What does Zoltan Neszmenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zoltan Neszmenyi opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Neszmenyi answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Neszmenyi play as White?
As White, Zoltan Neszmenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Neszmenyi play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Neszmenyi most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Zoltan Neszmenyi's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Neszmenyi is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Neszmenyi played?
Our database contains 33 games by Zoltan Neszmenyi, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Neszmenyi?
33 games by Zoltan Neszmenyi 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.