Prepare against Zoltan Petyko
CM · Hungary · World #15,494 classical · FIDE ID 702552
Our database contains 86 games by Zoltan Petyko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Petyko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Petyko 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 | 2,100 | 2,263 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,261 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 36 | 31 | 19 | 41.9% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Petyko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Petyko's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 60.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Petyko usually continues Nc3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Petyko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Petyko usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Zoltan Petyko's chess games
All 86 games by Zoltan Petyko 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: 36 wins, 31 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Gabor Hidegh | 2,107 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | B20 |
| Nov 2015 | Lajos Borda | 2,093 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1516 | B24 |
| Mar 2023 | Donat Gathi | 2,076 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | C27 |
| Mar 2019 | David Uzonyi | 2,050 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | B40 |
| Mar 2017 | Vasile-Gheorghe Orban | 2,026 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,229 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,974 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,102 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Petyko's chess games?
86 games by Zoltan Petyko, 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 Petyko has played.
What does Zoltan Petyko play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Zoltan Petyko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Petyko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Petyko play as White?
As White, Zoltan Petyko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Petyko play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Petyko most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Zoltan Petyko's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Petyko is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Zoltan Petyko played?
Our database contains 86 games by Zoltan Petyko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 31 draws, 19 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Petyko?
86 games by Zoltan Petyko 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.