Prepare against Zoltan Virag
Slovakia · World #27,241 classical · FIDE ID 14936690
Our database contains 53 games by Zoltan Virag, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Virag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Virag 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 | 2,003 | 2,016 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 24.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Virag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Virag's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Virag usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Virag usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Zoltan Virag's chess games
All 53 games by Zoltan Virag in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Igor Lintner | 2,089 | ch-SVK U16 | B01 |
| Mar 2023 | Jozef Vyhlidal | 2,040 | chT2B-SVK 2223 | D37 |
| Nov 2017 | Rastislav Nikel | 2,039 | chT2B-SVK 1718 | C18 |
| Oct 2018 | Pavol Huliak | 1,850 | chT2B-SVK 1819 | E81 |
| Oct 2022 | Andrej Kurtulik | 1,828 | chT2B-SVK 2223 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,058 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Virag's chess games?
53 games by Zoltan Virag, from Feb 2013 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 Virag has played.
What does Zoltan Virag play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Zoltan Virag opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Virag answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Virag play as White?
As White, Zoltan Virag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dresden Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Virag play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Virag most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Zoltan Virag's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Virag is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Virag played?
Our database contains 53 games by Zoltan Virag, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Virag?
53 games by Zoltan Virag 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.