Prepare against Zoltan Simonyi
FM · Serbia · World #12,142 classical · FIDE ID 904015
Our database contains 571 games by Zoltan Simonyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Simonyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Simonyi 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 | 2,139 | 2,284 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,249 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,184 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 571 | 216 | 164 | 191 | 37.8% |
| As White | 284 | 108 | 89 | 87 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 287 | 108 | 75 | 104 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Simonyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Simonyi's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 155 | 54.6% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 49 | 17.3% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 13.0% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 32 | 11.3% | 57.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Simonyi usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Simonyi usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Simonyi usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Simonyi usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Simonyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Simonyi usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 37.3% | 31.1% |
| e6 | 33 | 23.2% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 26 | 18.3% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 52.8% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 10.1% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 7.9% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.9% | 42.9% |
Zoltan Simonyi's chess games
All 571 games by Zoltan Simonyi 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: 216 wins, 164 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,526 | chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | A20 |
| Jul 2017 | Mihajlo Stojanovic | 2,510 | 21st Senta Open | A70 |
| Jul 2012 | Sinisa Saric | 2,462 | 16th Senta Open A | D36 |
| Jan 1987 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,440 | Athens Acropolis Open | A59 |
| Jan 1992 | Zoltan Varga | 2,410 | Odorheiu Secuiesc | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina | 2019 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-Senta | 2020 | 43 | 29 | 2,134 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 19 | 6 | 2,080 |
| Senta January Open | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,289 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc | 1992 | 13 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2008 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| 21st chT-Vojvodina | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,152 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Simonyi's chess games?
571 games by Zoltan Simonyi, 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 Simonyi has played.
What does Zoltan Simonyi play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Zoltan Simonyi opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Simonyi answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Simonyi play as White?
As White, Zoltan Simonyi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Simonyi play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Simonyi most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Zoltan Simonyi's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Simonyi is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Zoltan Simonyi played?
Our database contains 571 games by Zoltan Simonyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 164 draws, 191 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Simonyi?
571 games by Zoltan Simonyi 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.