Prepare against Zoltan Varga
GM · Hungary · World #4,452 classical · FIDE ID 700509
Our database contains 3,795 games by Zoltan Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Varga 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 | 2,289 | 2,592 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,490 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,493 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,795 | 1,181 | 2,106 | 508 | 31.1% |
| As White | 1,898 | 675 | 1,029 | 194 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 1,897 | 506 | 1,077 | 314 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Varga's side.
First moves as White (1,898 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,104 | 58.2% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 478 | 25.2% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 239 | 12.6% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 3.6% | 47.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Varga usually continues e4 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (858 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 335 | 39.0% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 122 | 14.2% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 117 | 13.6% | 49.6% |
| d6 | 112 | 13.1% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 102 | 11.9% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 34 | 4.0% | 45.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (708 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 536 | 75.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 88 | 12.4% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 25 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 23 | 3.2% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 2.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Zoltan Varga's chess games
All 3,795 games by Zoltan Varga 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: 1,181 wins, 2,106 draws, 508 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 337 | 143/156/38 | 42.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 99 | 44/40/15 | 44.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 86 | 20/54/12 | 23.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 74 | 36/33/5 | 48.6% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 72 | 29/36/7 | 40.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 54 | 10/42/2 | 18.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 23/19/8 | 46.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 10/38/1 | 20.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 44 | 15/24/5 | 34.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 42 | 13/21/8 | 31.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 330 | 130/133/67 | 39.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 223 | 75/108/40 | 33.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 200 | 40/124/36 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 112 | 37/62/13 | 33.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 111 | 23/60/28 | 20.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 100 | 30/58/12 | 30.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 62 | 27/27/8 | 43.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 59 | 10/38/11 | 16.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 55 | 19/26/10 | 34.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 10/26/3 | 25.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Igor Kurnosov | 2,653 | chT-AUT 1011 | D94 |
| Jan 1996 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,650 | chT-CRO | C80 |
| Oct 2017 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,643 | 33rd EU-Cup | B07 |
| May 2004 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,634 | chT-ROM | C41 |
| Oct 2024 | I1 Balog | 2,626 | 39th ECC Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2020 | 125 | 67 | 2,432 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2021 | 112 | 56 | 2,411 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2015 | 92 | 49 | 2,446 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2021 | 79 | 43 | 2,463 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2015 | 79 | 43 | 2,450 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2023 | 69 | 35 | 2,419 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2015 | 57 | 27.5 | 2,407 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2014 | 53 | 31.5 | 2,490 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Attila Czebe (54 games) · Zlatko Ilincic (43 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (26 games) · Attila Groszpeter (22 games) · Peter Acs (19 games) · Csaba Horvath (18 games) · Ferenc Berkes (17 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Varga's chess games?
3,795 games by Zoltan Varga, 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 Varga has played.
What does Zoltan Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 1,898 games with White in our database, Zoltan Varga opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Varga answers 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Varga play as White?
As White, Zoltan Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (337 games, 42.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (99 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (86 games, 23.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,898 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Varga play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Varga most often plays: Alekhine Defense (330 games, 39.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (223 games, 33.6% win rate); Slav Defense (200 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,897 games.
What is Zoltan Varga's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Varga is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,592 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Zoltan Varga played?
Our database contains 3,795 games by Zoltan Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,181 wins, 2,106 draws, 508 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Varga?
3,795 games by Zoltan Varga 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.