Prepare against Zoltan Szucs
Hungary · World #107,049 classical · FIDE ID 738093
When preparing against Zoltan Szucs, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Zoltan Szucs, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Szucs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Szucs 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 | 1,709 | 1,761 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,725 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 16 | 8 | 29 | 30.2% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Szucs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Szucs's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 84.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Szucs usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Szucs usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szucs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szucs usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Szucs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Zoltan Szucs's chess games
All 53 games by Zoltan Szucs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Lajos Pota | 1,878 | Eger Agria Open | E90 |
| Mar 2009 | Jozsef K Szabo | 1,830 | Bader Memorial Open | C55 |
| Jul 2013 | Jake Breindel | 1,786 | Hampstead Open U2200 07 | B01 |
| Mar 2009 | Mihaly Varga | 1,774 | Bader Memorial Open | B46 |
| Jul 2008 | Barbara Nagy | 1,617 | Nyiregyhaza Open | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 FM-B | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,666 |
| Bader Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| 3rd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,588 |
| 2nd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 6th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,579 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 07 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Szucs's chess games?
53 games by Zoltan Szucs, from Oct 2008 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 Szucs has played.
What does Zoltan Szucs play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Zoltan Szucs opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Szucs answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Szucs play as White?
As White, Zoltan Szucs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Szucs play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Szucs most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Zoltan Szucs's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Szucs is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Zoltan Szucs played?
Our database contains 53 games by Zoltan Szucs, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Szucs?
53 games by Zoltan Szucs 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.