Prepare against Zsolt Czegledi
FM · Hungary · World #12,624 classical · FIDE ID 702323
Our database contains 284 games by Zsolt Czegledi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Czegledi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Czegledi 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 | 2,133 | 2,251 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,158 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,155 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 87 | 135 | 62 | 30.6% |
| As White | 139 | 53 | 62 | 24 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 145 | 34 | 73 | 38 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Czegledi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Czegledi's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 66.2% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 15.8% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 12.2% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Czegledi usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Czegledi usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Czegledi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Czegledi usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Czegledi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Czegledi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 92.6% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 52.8% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 45.3% | 41.7% |
Zsolt Czegledi's chess games
All 284 games by Zsolt Czegledi 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: 87 wins, 135 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1983 | Ladislav Dobrovolsky | 2,385 | HUN Open | C54 |
| Jan 1989 | Gaspard Mathe | 2,355 | Kecskemet Dutep Open | E33 |
| Jan 1991 | Nikola M Stajcic | 2,345 | Kecskemet III-A | D00 |
| Jan 1988 | Michael Mischustov | 2,310 | Budapest Epitok Open | C49 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Kuklin | 2,290 | chT-HUN | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,104 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,214 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,095 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,206 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,285 |
| Budapest Epitok | 1986 | 11 | 3 | 2,136 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Czegledi's chess games?
284 games by Zsolt Czegledi, 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 Zsolt Czegledi has played.
What does Zsolt Czegledi play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Zsolt Czegledi opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Czegledi answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Czegledi play as White?
As White, Zsolt Czegledi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Czegledi play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Czegledi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Zsolt Czegledi's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Czegledi is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Zsolt Czegledi played?
Our database contains 284 games by Zsolt Czegledi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 135 draws, 62 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Czegledi?
284 games by Zsolt Czegledi 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.