Prepare against Zoltan Zoldi
Hungary · World #17,435 classical · FIDE ID 724289
Our database contains 197 games by Zoltan Zoldi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Zoldi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan Zoldi 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 | 2,080 | 2,181 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 55 | 78 | 64 | 27.9% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 104 | 18 | 41 | 45 | 17.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Zoldi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Zoldi's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 79 | 84.9% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.9% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zoldi usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zoldi usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zoldi usually continues c4 (86.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zoldi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Zoldi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Zoldi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 96.3% | 32.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 94.4% | 36.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Zoldi's chess games
All 197 games by Zoltan Zoldi 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: 55 wins, 78 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 31 | 18/9/4 | 58.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 6/11/19 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,335 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | A26 |
| Jan 1991 | Zoltan Nagy | 2,315 | chT-HUN | B43 |
| Feb 2001 | Imre Mullner | 2,276 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | A34 |
| Nov 2007 | Peter Szakolczai | 2,272 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | A39 |
| Apr 2013 | Andras Magyar | 2,271 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,395 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,011 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Zoldi's chess games?
197 games by Zoltan Zoldi, 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 Zoldi has played.
What does Zoltan Zoldi play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Zoltan Zoldi opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Zoldi answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Zoldi play as White?
As White, Zoltan Zoldi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Zoldi play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Zoldi most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Zoltan Zoldi's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Zoldi is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Zoltan Zoldi played?
Our database contains 197 games by Zoltan Zoldi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 78 draws, 64 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Zoldi?
197 games by Zoltan Zoldi 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.