Prepare against Zoltan Raibl
Hungary · World #52,700 classical · FIDE ID 726435
Our database contains 82 games by Zoltan Raibl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Raibl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Raibl 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 | 1,882 | 2,051 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,961 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,971 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 22 | 35 | 25 | 26.8% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 8 | 22 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Raibl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Raibl's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Raibl usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Raibl usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Raibl usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Raibl usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Raibl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Zoltan Raibl's chess games
All 82 games by Zoltan Raibl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 35 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Kalman Sillye | 2,153 | Tapolca Evadnyito Open | B38 |
| Jan 2002 | Leif Haugaard Jensen | 2,135 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | B20 |
| Mar 2007 | Tibor Varga | 2,025 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | D46 |
| Dec 2005 | Ferenc Utto | 1,986 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | D63 |
| Nov 2005 | Attila Robert Novak | 1,968 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,090 |
| chT-EU Silent | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,590 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| Tapolca Evadnyito Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,996 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,094 |
| 15th WchT ICSC Silent | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Classical Men | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Raibl's chess games?
82 games by Zoltan Raibl, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Raibl has played.
What does Zoltan Raibl play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Zoltan Raibl opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Raibl answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Raibl play as White?
As White, Zoltan Raibl's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Raibl play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Raibl most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Zoltan Raibl's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Raibl is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Zoltan Raibl played?
Our database contains 82 games by Zoltan Raibl, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 35 draws, 25 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Raibl?
82 games by Zoltan Raibl 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.