Prepare against Zoltan Purak
Hungary · World #69,412 classical · FIDE ID 793493
When preparing against Zoltan Purak, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 53 games by Zoltan Purak, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Purak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Purak 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 | 1,823 | 1,897 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,858 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 26.4% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Purak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Purak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 88.9% | 54.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Purak usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Purak usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Purak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Purak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Zoltan Purak's chess games
All 53 games by Zoltan Purak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ludovic Horvath | 1,910 | 40th Eger Agria Open | B13 |
| Jul 2018 | Imre Nadhazi | 1,884 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | A81 |
| Jul 2018 | Istvan Szabo | 1,843 | Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | A61 |
| Jul 2022 | Tibor Magi | 1,790 | 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | A42 |
| Dec 2018 | Dora Koltai | 1,781 | 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial 11th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| 15th Puspokladany Arnoth Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| 10th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| Budapest FS04 Development | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,383 |
| 40th Eger Agria Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 1st Budapest Titan Cup | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Purak's chess games?
53 games by Zoltan Purak, from Jan 2016 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 Purak has played.
What does Zoltan Purak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zoltan Purak opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Purak answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Purak play as White?
As White, Zoltan Purak's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Purak play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Purak most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Zoltan Purak's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Purak is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Zoltan Purak played?
Our database contains 53 games by Zoltan Purak, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Purak?
53 games by Zoltan Purak 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.