Prepare against Zoltan Vargyas
Hungary · World #41,069 classical · FIDE ID 702811
When preparing against Zoltan Vargyas, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 593 games by Zoltan Vargyas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Vargyas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Vargyas 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 | 1,930 | 2,178 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,112 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,017 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 593 | 229 | 126 | 238 | 38.6% |
| As White | 323 | 135 | 72 | 116 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 270 | 94 | 54 | 122 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Vargyas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Vargyas's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 40.6% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 115 | 35.6% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 14.9% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 24 | 7.4% | 60.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vargyas usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vargyas usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vargyas usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vargyas usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vargyas usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Vargyas usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 26.4% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 27 | 20.9% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 19.4% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 25 | 19.4% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 10.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 75.0% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 22 | 23.9% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Zoltan Vargyas's chess games
All 593 games by Zoltan Vargyas 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: 229 wins, 126 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/8/13 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jan Plachetka | 2,401 | ch-SVK Open | A39 |
| Jan 1995 | Tibor Farkas | 2,375 | chT-HUN 2 9495 | D11 |
| Aug 2008 | Peter Petran | 2,331 | 13th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | A81 |
| Apr 2018 | Albert Bokros | 2,319 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | E10 |
| Jul 2000 | Imre Kincs | 2,315 | 2nd Pannon Cup | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2006 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,056 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2008 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,150 |
| Budapest FS11 FM | 2001 | 13 | 8 | 2,185 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 2,160 |
| Perenyi Memorial | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,089 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Vargyas's chess games?
593 games by Zoltan Vargyas, 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 Vargyas has played.
What does Zoltan Vargyas play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Zoltan Vargyas opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Vargyas answers 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Vargyas play as White?
As White, Zoltan Vargyas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Vargyas play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Vargyas most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Zoltan Vargyas's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Vargyas is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Zoltan Vargyas played?
Our database contains 593 games by Zoltan Vargyas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 126 draws, 238 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Vargyas?
593 games by Zoltan Vargyas 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.