Prepare against Zoltan Osvath
Romania · World #83,579 classical · FIDE ID 1209752
When preparing against Zoltan Osvath, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 39 games by Zoltan Osvath, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Osvath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Osvath 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 | 1,778 | 1,951 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,905 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 43.6% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Osvath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Osvath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Osvath usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Osvath usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Osvath's chess games
All 39 games by Zoltan Osvath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Zbigniew Muc | 2,010 | 2nd Mysliborz Open | B21 |
| Jun 2007 | Torsten Mielke | 1,932 | 2nd Mysliborz Open | D02 |
| Jul 2010 | Vladimir Kosina | 1,874 | Brno Duras Open B | C97 |
| Aug 2009 | Stefan Szakats | 1,854 | 12th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | D08 |
| Jul 2008 | Laszlo Lorincz | 1,818 | 12th Senta Open B | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| Brno Duras Open B | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 1,776 |
| 2nd Mysliborz Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,045 |
| 34th Potsdam Christmas | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,646 |
| 12th Senta Open B | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,930 |
| Cluj GP Rapid | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,958 |
| 8th Arad Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Osvath's chess games?
39 games by Zoltan Osvath, from Apr 2008 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 Osvath has played.
What does Zoltan Osvath play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zoltan Osvath opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Osvath answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Osvath play as White?
As White, Zoltan Osvath's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Osvath play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Osvath most often plays: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zoltan Osvath's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Osvath is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Zoltan Osvath played?
Our database contains 39 games by Zoltan Osvath, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Osvath?
39 games by Zoltan Osvath 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.