Prepare against Zoltan Racz
FM · Hungary · World #6,303 classical · FIDE ID 701734
Our database contains 210 games by Zoltan Racz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Racz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Racz 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 | 2,239 | 2,335 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,273 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 73 | 82 | 55 | 34.8% |
| As White | 107 | 39 | 39 | 29 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 34 | 43 | 26 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Racz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Racz's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 94.4% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.7% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Racz usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Racz usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Racz usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Racz usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Racz usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Racz usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 15.7% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 15.7% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 41.7% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 13.9% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Zoltan Racz's chess games
All 210 games by Zoltan Racz 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: 73 wins, 82 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E61 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Csaba Horvath | 2,545 | chT-HUN 0506 | B06 |
| Jul 2011 | Ilja Schneider | 2,498 | 22nd Pardubice Czech Open | B12 |
| Jul 2004 | Albert Bokros | 2,470 | Balatonlelle Open | B81 |
| Dec 2004 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,423 | chT-HUN 0405 | D02 |
| Jul 2004 | Radoslaw Jedynak | 2,412 | Balatonlelle Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,392 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 9 | 2,439 |
| chT-HUN 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Racz's chess games?
210 games by Zoltan Racz, 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 Racz has played.
What does Zoltan Racz play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Zoltan Racz opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Racz answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Racz play as White?
As White, Zoltan Racz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Racz play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Racz most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Zoltan Racz's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Racz is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Zoltan Racz played?
Our database contains 210 games by Zoltan Racz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 82 draws, 55 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Racz?
210 games by Zoltan Racz 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.